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Why Fitness Trackers Lie on Humid Monsoon Days
Why Fitness Trackers Lie on Humid Monsoon Days
IN · Published Sep 20, 2025
• High humidity during monsoon can cause fitness trackers to give inaccurate readings due to sweat interfering with sensors.
• Sweat and increased skin hydration distort optical heart rate sensors, leading to incorrect pulse measurements.
• Inaccurate step and heart rate data during humid weather can affect the accuracy of calorie burn estimates.
Fitness tracker inaccuracies during humid monsoon weather
Ever wondered why your fitness tracker seems a bit off during the muggy monsoon days? You're not alone! The high humidity can throw these gadgets for a loop. Let's dive into why.
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