# Myth vs Fact : Does Cold Weather Cause Colds? **URL:** \ **Category:** General\ **Created:** [June 19, 2026, 7:46am UTC](https://www.medboundhub.com/t/myth-vs-fact-does-cold-weather-cause-colds/20306 "2026-06-19T07:46:39Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 7\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Megha](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex033/user_avatar/www.medboundhub.com/megha/32/5057_2.png) [@Megha](https://www.medboundhub.com/u/Megha)\ **Post date:** [June 19, 2026, 7:46am UTC](https://www.medboundhub.com/t/myth-vs-fact-does-cold-weather-cause-colds/20306/1 "2026-06-19T07:46:39Z")
![Cold](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex033/uploads/medbound/original/2X/d/d6ea669fb86a24e39869f8c80116aaac32d01f00.jpeg) During cold weather, most people start bundling up to avoid catching a cold. It is a common belief that exposure to cold temperature can make you sick. But is this actually true? **The Myth** Most people believe that when you are out in the cold you will fall sick. Parents always tends to remind children to wear a jacket or risk getting sick. Wearing a jacket will keep you comfortable in cold weather and is not a cause of a cold. **The Fact** Colds are caused by a virus, most commonly rhinoviruses. You will only catch a cold if you get exposed to this virus. Cold weather does not create a virus or infect your body. Colder months can indirectly case a cold as most people tend to stay indoors. When people spend more time indoors, viruses can spread through close contact. **Bottom Line** Cold weather alone does not cause a cold. Colds are caused by viruses. Practicing good hygiene, washing hands, and avoiding close contact with a sick person are the best practices to prevent catching a cold. **What other health myths have you heard that serves a closer look?** MBH/DB ---
**Author:** ![Yashi\_Sachan](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex033/user_avatar/www.medboundhub.com/yashi_sachan/32/4702_2.png) [@Yashi\_Sachan](https://www.medboundhub.com/u/Yashi_Sachan)\ **Post date:** [June 19, 2026, 9:28am UTC](https://www.medboundhub.com/t/myth-vs-fact-does-cold-weather-cause-colds/20306/2 "2026-06-19T09:28:42Z")
There are few common cold myths: **Feed a cold, starve a fever** — both need nutrition **Cold weather causes colds** — viruses do **Vitamin C cures colds** — it only slightly reduces duration and sometimes people use to say avoid citrus fruits during cold ---
**Author:** ![Aleeza](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/a6a055/32.png) [@Aleeza](https://www.medboundhub.com/u/Aleeza)\ **Post date:** [June 20, 2026, 10:43am UTC](https://www.medboundhub.com/t/myth-vs-fact-does-cold-weather-cause-colds/20306/3 "2026-06-20T10:43:45Z")
Interesting post! I always found it surprising that being cold itself doesn’t cause a cold. The real culprit is viral infection, while winter conditions simply create a better environment for viruses to spread. Thanks for sharing this helpful explanation! ---
**Author:** ![Jinal](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex033/user_avatar/www.medboundhub.com/jinal/32/5281_2.png) [@Jinal](https://www.medboundhub.com/u/Jinal)\ **Post date:** [June 20, 2026, 11:37am UTC](https://www.medboundhub.com/t/myth-vs-fact-does-cold-weather-cause-colds/20306/4 "2026-06-20T11:37:00Z")
Myth of cold caused from cold wheather is due to viral infection very well explained. Precautions should be taken against viral infection during cold. ---
**Author:** ![Susangpatil](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex033/user_avatar/www.medboundhub.com/susangpatil/32/5101_2.png) [@Susangpatil](https://www.medboundhub.com/u/Susangpatil)\ **Post date:** [June 20, 2026, 12:40pm UTC](https://www.medboundhub.com/t/myth-vs-fact-does-cold-weather-cause-colds/20306/5 "2026-06-20T12:40:11Z")
I love that @Yashi_Sachan bought up the Vitamin C myth! It’s so true. From an immunological perspective, loading up on ascorbic acid after symptoms start does virtually nothing to clear the viral load. True prevention lies exactly in what you mentioned: physical barriers, solid hand hygiene, and maintaining a healthy mucosal barrier through optimal hydration during dry winter months. ---
**Author:** ![Pooja11](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex033/user_avatar/www.medboundhub.com/pooja11/32/4655_2.png) [@Pooja11](https://www.medboundhub.com/u/Pooja11)\ **Post date:** [June 20, 2026, 3:38pm UTC](https://www.medboundhub.com/t/myth-vs-fact-does-cold-weather-cause-colds/20306/6 "2026-06-20T15:38:34Z")
A common myth is that cold weather itself causes colds. The actual cause is viral infection, although seasonal factors may influence transmission. ---
**Author:** ![Akshaya](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex033/user_avatar/www.medboundhub.com/akshaya/32/5094_2.png) [@Akshaya](https://www.medboundhub.com/u/Akshaya)\ **Post date:** [June 20, 2026, 4:01pm UTC](https://www.medboundhub.com/t/myth-vs-fact-does-cold-weather-cause-colds/20306/7 "2026-06-20T16:01:12Z")
very true. Myth of cold by cold weather.