Is the temperature inside a cave constant?
No, despite what you may read the temperature is not constant although it would be fair to say that 18°C or 19°C could be the average. Caves have fantastic insulating qualities and it is very true that they are cool in the summer and warm in the winter. In summer your cave will need no air conditioning but in the winter it will need some form of heat. Holiday homes can be particularly cold if left unoccupied for any length of time, however once you are in and have the fire blazing the thick absorbent walls will retain the heat. So how can 19°C be cool? Simple! When the temperature outside is 40°C plus then it feels very comfortable indeed. The opposite end of the scale applies the same principle minus 12°C outside . . . There is no doubt that heating is required during the winter months. Q: What about light? A: Natural light comes from the windows in a cave which are generally at the front of the property; cave doors can also add natural light with stable design or hatch. This light co
