{"id":3512,"date":"2024-05-10T10:40:19","date_gmt":"2024-05-10T08:40:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mindthebed.com\/which-is-healthier-sleeping-with-the-window-open-or-closed-find-out-the-pros-and-cons-here\/"},"modified":"2026-01-11T17:25:18","modified_gmt":"2026-01-11T16:25:18","slug":"which-is-healthier-sleeping-with-windows-open-or-closed-find-out-the-pros-and-cons-here","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mindthebed.com\/en\/which-is-healthier-sleeping-with-windows-open-or-closed-find-out-the-pros-and-cons-here\/","title":{"rendered":"Which is healthier: sleeping with the window open or closed? Find out the pros and cons here!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Sleep with window open or closed? It seems like a trivial question, however the implications of the answer are not. Awareness about the impact of bedroom temperature on sleep is an important factor that has been underestimated by a lot of desires.  <\/p>\n\n<p>Sleeping with an open window is beneficial for air quality and the amount of oxygen in the room. And at the same time, it&#8217;s really important to consider the temperature of the room as well. It is sort of <b>balancing between fresh air and a pleasant temperature<\/b>. Venting briefly and vigorously in the morning after waking up, closing windows during the day and opening or ajar again just before you go to sleep: this is often better for the temperature in the bedroom.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mindthebed.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/lovely-morning-young-couple-bed-normaal.jpeg?resize=640%2C427&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"morning awakening\" class=\"wp-image-3446\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mindthebed.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/lovely-morning-young-couple-bed-normaal.jpeg 640w, https:\/\/mindthebed.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/lovely-morning-young-couple-bed-normaal-480x320.jpeg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 640px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Content:<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #003f73;color:#003f73\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #003f73;color:#003f73\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/mindthebed.com\/en\/which-is-healthier-sleeping-with-windows-open-or-closed-find-out-the-pros-and-cons-here\/#Does_a_cooler_environment_help_you_sleep_better\" >Does a cooler environment help you sleep better?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/mindthebed.com\/en\/which-is-healthier-sleeping-with-windows-open-or-closed-find-out-the-pros-and-cons-here\/#Is_sleeping_with_the_window_open_dangerous\" >Is sleeping with the window open dangerous?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/mindthebed.com\/en\/which-is-healthier-sleeping-with-windows-open-or-closed-find-out-the-pros-and-cons-here\/#Can_you_sleep_with_windows_open_when_its_freezing\" >Can you sleep with windows open when it&#8217;s freezing?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/mindthebed.com\/en\/which-is-healthier-sleeping-with-windows-open-or-closed-find-out-the-pros-and-cons-here\/#And_what_about_soundnoise\" >And what about sound\/noise?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/mindthebed.com\/en\/which-is-healthier-sleeping-with-windows-open-or-closed-find-out-the-pros-and-cons-here\/#Conclusion_Will_you_sleep_with_window_open_or_closed\" >Conclusion: Will you sleep with window open or closed?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/mindthebed.com\/en\/which-is-healthier-sleeping-with-windows-open-or-closed-find-out-the-pros-and-cons-here\/#Mindthebedcom_answers_frequently_asked_questions\" >Mindthebed.com answers frequently asked questions:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_a_cooler_environment_help_you_sleep_better\"><\/span>Does a cooler environment help you sleep better?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p>The answer is: yes! Our internal biological clock regulates various body processes, including body temperature. This 24-hour rhythm affects our sleep-wake cycle. Completely automatic, you don&#8217;t have to do anything for it.     <\/p>\n\n<p>The <b>distinction between core temperature and skin temperature<\/b> is important here. In fact, the body always prioritizes <b>core temperature<\/b> because our lives literally depend on it. The skin responds to temperature changes and will always monitor its core temperature, through recognizable processes such as shivering and perspiration, which is essential for temperature regulation.  <\/p>\n\n<p>Our internal biological clock <b>automatically lowers the core body temperature in the evening hours<\/b>. This is how the body prepares for the upcoming night. Your body uses less energy as a result. Your heart rate and blood pressure drop and melatonin is released. Therefore, a cooler environment is better for your body. Ideally, the bedroom temperature should be 18\u00b0C.     <\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_sleeping_with_the_window_open_dangerous\"><\/span>Is sleeping with the window open dangerous?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p>No, if your bedding is adjusted and temperatures don&#8217;t rise extremely high or if it&#8217;s freezing extremely hard, then definitely not. We know by now that a cooler sleep environment helps you fall asleep more easily.  Does this mean then that it is best to always sleep with the window open? No, that answer is a bit more nuanced because be careful not to get too cold. <\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_sleep_with_windows_open_when_its_freezing\"><\/span>Can you sleep with windows open when it&#8217;s freezing?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p>The <b>ideal bedroom temperature is 18\u00b0C<\/b>, so even during the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.knmi.nl\/kennis-en-datacentrum\/uitleg\/winter\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">winter months<\/a>. From the moment it gets colder than that ideal temperature, unwanted effects arise. Consider memory foam mattresses, also known as memory foam. From that, pillows, mattresses or toppers become firmer, sometimes even hard. In the case of thermoregulating materials, such as gel, the products do sometimes become very cold, making it just less easy to fall asleep.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mindthebed.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/closeup-shot-beautiful-snowflakes-window-normaal.jpeg?resize=640%2C480&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Cool temperature when sleeping\" class=\"wp-image-3442\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mindthebed.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/closeup-shot-beautiful-snowflakes-window-normaal.jpeg 640w, https:\/\/mindthebed.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/closeup-shot-beautiful-snowflakes-window-normaal-480x360.jpeg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 640px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/mindthebed.com\/en\/what-is-a-good-duvet-which-duvet-is-best-for-you-to-choose\/\">duvet<\/a> or blankets under which you sleep are best adapted to the bedroom temperature. Thinner in the warmer spring and summer months and thicker in the winter. Just like your bed textiles, because in the winter months a flannel cover can serve you just fine, while in the summer you prefer to sleep under a cotton satin or cotton percale cover. And if it is very hot maybe even only under a silk sheet.<\/p>\n\n<p>Another important factor is the air in your sleeping space. Cold air can absorb much less moisture and so condensation can occur. The bed, bed textiles and <a href=\"https:\/\/mindthebed.com\/en\/what-is-the-best-mattress-a-nuanced-answer\/\">mattress<\/a> get damp even before someone sleeps in them. If you don&#8217;t like changing duvets in seasons, air conditioners and heaters are smart choices. This way you always keep constant temperature.    <\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"And_what_about_soundnoise\"><\/span>And what about sound\/noise?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p>An open window or a window ajar &#8230; it already makes a difference with respect to noise. Do you live in a rural area with little ambient noise, or is your bedroom on a <strong>busy road <\/strong>near a village center? Sometimes you don&#8217;t even have the choice and close the windows for the sake of noise. Unless you&#8217;ve gotten used to it, of course.   <\/p>\n\n<p><strong>Our sleep is super-intelligently regulated and evolved <\/strong>over time. Most people get used to certain sounds and will not wake up to them either. <\/p>\n\n<p>That&#8217;s because our brain doesn&#8217;t catalog them as dangerous and so you sleep peacefully on. Sleep is all about safety and security. <\/p>\n\n<p>A small portion of the population experiences very light sleep. Throughout history, these were very important protectors during the dark nights. Because back when we were not sleeping in our lovely beds, but on the ground somewhere in a forest, surrounded by dangerous predators&#8230;. You can imagine how glad you were then that someone warned you in time for upcoming danger.     <\/p>\n<div style=\"gap: 20px;\" class=\"align-button-center ub-buttons orientation-button-row ub-flex-wrap wp-block-ub-button\" id=\"ub-button-919a99da-6a92-430b-8d25-a3e23890b39d\"><div class=\"ub-button-container\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/mindthebed.com\/10-tips-voor-een-betere-nachtrust\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"ub-button-block-main   ub-button-flex\" role=\"button\" style=\"--ub-button-background-color: #313131; --ub-button-color: #ffffff; --ub-button-border: none; --ub-button-hover-background-color: #313131; --ub-button-hover-color: #ffffff; --ub-button-hover-border: none; padding-top: 10px; padding-right: 10px; padding-bottom: 10px; padding-left: 10px; border-top-left-radius: 10px;; border-top-right-radius: 10px;; border-bottom-left-radius: 10px;; border-bottom-right-radius: 10px;; \">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ub-button-content-holder\" style=\"flex-direction: row\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub-button-block-btn\"><strong>10 unieke tips voor een betere nachtrust<\/strong><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion_Will_you_sleep_with_window_open_or_closed\"><\/span>Conclusion: Will you sleep with window open or closed?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p>A well-ventilated bedroom is crucial for a healthy sleep environment, there is no pin in that. Opening windows provides fresh air and can improve air quality.   <b>However, especially in colder periods, it is advisable to always close the windows again during the day to allow the room to warm up to the optimal temperature of 18 degrees.<\/b>  This helps create an ideal sleeping environment without the drawbacks of cold drafts and external noises.<\/p>\n\n<p>Just before bedtime, of course, the window can be opened again, usually ajar. Bed, mattress, duvet and pillow will then not get damp nor feel too hard or cold. <\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mindthebedcom_answers_frequently_asked_questions\"><\/span>Mindthebed.com answers frequently asked questions:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle wp-block-ub-content-toggle-block\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-block-095f998e-e665-4644-aa2c-c637df07312e\" data-mobilecollapse=\"false\" data-desktopcollapse=\"false\" data-preventcollapse=\"false\" data-showonlyone=\"false\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion\" style=\"border-color: #f1f1f1; \" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-block-f3248a60-75ea-49c7-8f8f-6fc40c6ab506\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title-wrap\" style=\"background-color: #f1f1f1;\" aria-controls=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-0-095f998e-e665-4644-aa2c-c637df07312e\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t\t<p class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title ub-content-toggle-title-095f998e-e665-4644-aa2c-c637df07312e\" style=\"color: #000000; \">Is slapen met raam open gezond?<\/p>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-toggle-wrap right\" style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-state-indicator wp-block-ub-chevron-down open\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-expanded=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-content-wrap\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-0-095f998e-e665-4644-aa2c-c637df07312e\">\n\n<p>If the bedroom temperature remains healthy, around 18\u00b0C and you are not bothered by ambient noise, sleeping with the window open or ajar is good for ventilation and aeration.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion\" style=\"border-color: #f1f1f1; \" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-block-bb7f6184-3c2d-4022-8919-d39982abf3a9\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title-wrap\" style=\"background-color: #f1f1f1;\" aria-controls=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-1-095f998e-e665-4644-aa2c-c637df07312e\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t\t<p class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title ub-content-toggle-title-095f998e-e665-4644-aa2c-c637df07312e\" style=\"color: #000000; \">Hoelang moet je raam open om te luchten?<\/p>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-toggle-wrap right\" style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-state-indicator wp-block-ub-chevron-down open\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-expanded=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-content-wrap\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-1-095f998e-e665-4644-aa2c-c637df07312e\">\n\n<p>For half an hour, opening all bedroom windows and doors is sufficient to forcefully ventilate the room. It is best to do this just after waking up. <\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion\" style=\"border-color: #f1f1f1; \" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-block-10cfc0c3-abe6-48b9-b406-2c12dd599dee\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title-wrap\" style=\"background-color: #f1f1f1;\" aria-controls=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-2-095f998e-e665-4644-aa2c-c637df07312e\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t\t<p class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title ub-content-toggle-title-095f998e-e665-4644-aa2c-c637df07312e\" style=\"color: #000000; \">Wat is beter met warm weer: raam open of dicht?<\/p>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-toggle-wrap right\" style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-state-indicator wp-block-ub-chevron-down open\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-expanded=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-content-wrap\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-2-095f998e-e665-4644-aa2c-c637df07312e\">\n\n<p>During hot summer days, it is best not to let direct sunlight in during the day. So close curtains, net curtains or blinds after airing. Keep the heat out. Does it cool down during the night and is the ambient noise not too bad? Then, in addition to your window, open the connecting doors in your bedroom to create an airflow.    <\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion\" style=\"border-color: #f1f1f1; \" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-block-2f9ca0c1-9f84-4826-a042-7e7be0bf83a4\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title-wrap\" style=\"background-color: #f1f1f1;\" aria-controls=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-3-095f998e-e665-4644-aa2c-c637df07312e\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t\t<p class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title ub-content-toggle-title-095f998e-e665-4644-aa2c-c637df07312e\" style=\"color: #000000; \">Krijg je keelpijn van slapen met het raam open?<\/p>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-toggle-wrap right\" style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-state-indicator wp-block-ub-chevron-down open\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-expanded=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-content-wrap\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-3-095f998e-e665-4644-aa2c-c637df07312e\">\n\n<p>No, the air usually becomes less dry when you sleep with the window open. When you are weakened and feverish, it is best to watch out for large temperature differences. Venting is another thing than &#8220;opening&#8221; windows.  <\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Sleep with window open or toe? It is sort of balancing between fresh air and a pleasant temperature. What do you do best?  <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":3445,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[62,64],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-3512","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-improve-my-sleep","category-not-part-of-a-category"],"featured_image_src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mindthebed.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/creative-view-indoors-window-curtains-normaal.jpeg?fit=640%2C427&ssl=1","author_info":{"display_name":"J\u00fcrgen Swinnen","author_link":"https:\/\/mindthebed.com\/en\/author\/victorys\/"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/mindthebed.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3512","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/mindthebed.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/mindthebed.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mindthebed.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mindthebed.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3512"}],"version-history":[{"count":13,"href":"https:\/\/mindthebed.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3512\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":7861,"href":"https:\/\/mindthebed.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3512\/revisions\/7861"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mindthebed.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/3445"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/mindthebed.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3512"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mindthebed.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=3512"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mindthebed.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=3512"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}