The usual temperature in an enclosed, occupied room, generally between 20 and 22 degrees Celsius.
example
Dieser Rotwein entfaltet sein volles Aroma am besten bei Raumtemperatur.
This red wine develops its full aroma best at room temperature.
Usage tips
Word composition
The word is a simple compound made up of 'Raum' (room) and 'Temperatur' (temperature). So the meaning is literally the temperature in a room.
EXAMPLE
Die Heizung sorgt für eine angenehme Raumtemperatur im Winter.
The heating ensures a pleasant room temperature in winter.
Fixed preposition
This noun is almost always used with the preposition 'bei' (at). The fixed phrase 'bei Raumtemperatur' (at room temperature) describes a condition for storage, preparation, or consumption.
EXAMPLE
Lassen Sie den Teig eine Stunde bei Raumtemperatur gehen.
Let the dough rise for one hour at room temperature.
Typical contexts
The term 'Raumtemperatur' (room temperature) is especially common in cooking instructions, on food packaging, and in medication package inserts.
EXAMPLE
Der Käse schmeckt am besten, wenn man ihn eine halbe Stunde vor dem Essen aus dem Kühlschrank nimmt, damit er Raumtemperatur erreicht.
The cheese tastes best if you take it out of the refrigerator half an hour before eating so that it reaches room temperature.
Compare with
antonym · confusable
Raumtemperatur vs Außentemperatur
outside temperature
'Raumtemperatur' and 'Außentemperatur' are both temperatures, but they refer to different places. 'Raumtemperatur' means the temperature in an enclosed room, for example in an apartment or office. 'Außentemperatur' means the air temperature outside. So the words stand in clear contrast: inside and outside. They can be confused because both may have to do with weather, heating, or clothing. Just ask yourself: if it is about a room, use 'Raumtemperatur'; if it is about outdoors, use 'Außentemperatur'.
Raumtemperatur
Die Schokolade soll bei Raumtemperatur weich werden.
The chocolate should soften at room temperature.
Außentemperatur
Im Winter zeigt das Auto oft eine sehr niedrige Außentemperatur an.
In winter, the car often shows a very low outside temperature.