Dry Herb Vaporizer Temperature Guide: Get the Best Vapour
Temperature is the single biggest factor in how your dry herb vaporizer performs. Get it right and you'll enjoy smooth, flavourful vapour and efficient sessions; get it wrong and you'll waste material or scorch it. Here's how to dial it in.
Why temperature matters
Dried herbs and botanicals contain aromatic compounds that release across a range of temperatures. Lower settings favour lighter, more flavourful vapour; higher settings produce denser, warmer clouds. Changing the temperature changes both the taste and the intensity of your session.
General temperature ranges
- Low (around 160–180°C): the most flavour, lightest vapour. A great place to start.
- Medium (around 180–200°C): a balance of flavour and vapour density — where many people settle.
- High (around 200–220°C): the thickest, warmest vapour, using more of your material per draw.
Start low and work up
The golden rule: begin at a lower temperature and increase gradually. You can always turn it up, but you can't un-scorch overcooked herbs. Starting low also preserves flavour and stretches your material further.
Devices with precise control
If temperature control matters to you, look for a device with degree-by-degree adjustment. DaVinci vaporizers offer precise app-controlled temperatures, and the Storz & Bickel Mighty is renowned for consistent, reliable heat. Browse all vaporizers or read our ultimate guide to vaporizers.
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