Living in the Philippines, we only really have two seasons: hot… and rainy.
A few weeks ago, the heat and humidity were so intense that I found myself pausing several of my builds. Even sitting at my workstation felt uncomfortable, and holding tiny pieces with sweaty hands wasn’t exactly fun.
Now, it’s been raining almost every day, and although it’s still humid, the cooler weather has made such a difference. I’ve found myself building more often, finishing projects that had been sitting on my desk for weeks, and actually looking forward to cozy crafting sessions. It got me thinking…
Does the weather affect the way we build?
For me, I’ve noticed:
Hot and humid days
I lose motivation more quickly.
My hands get sweaty, making tiny pieces harder to handle.
Long building sessions become uncomfortable.
Cooler rainy days
I can sit at my workstation much longer.
Building feels more relaxing and cozy.
I finally have the motivation to finish unfinished kits!
I also wonder if the weather affects the materials themselves. Sometimes glue seems to take longer to dry on humid days, and paint doesn’t always behave the same way.
What about where you live?
Do you notice any difference when building during summer, winter, rainy days, or colder months? Or does the weather never stop you from enjoying your hobby?
I’d love to hear your experiences and any tips you have for building in different climates!
We have hot summers here but I’m fortunate to have air conditioning. But when I work in my she-shed on humid days I can definitely tell a difference in the drying time for my paints and glues.
yes it does affect my building, it’s hot again, not that hot as a few weeks ago when it was 36° C, but it is around 30° C to 33° C again and it is kind of a nightmare gluing
@MamaNheza I am pretty sure I wouldn’t exist if it wasn’t for air conditioning. David melts. Here in Colorado we get hot but we also get snow. It’s pleasant most days of the year so building is easy. Also almost no humidity year round. Like right now it’s 97 degrees and 14% humidity
@MamaNheza here in the uk we have had our secound heatwave the first was extreme i could not build ! my craft room was to hot to go in ! we are getting through our second its not as hot as the first but been 31 … 33 .. i just couldnt function we are not used to it in the uk we dont have ac / we buy fans or stand up units to put water and ice in … so it stopped me building … it was so uncomfortable!
@MamaNheza this is a wonderfully practical discussion, especially your observation that humidity can affect both comfort and drying time. Cooler rainy-day building sounds cozy, and the different climate experiences in the replies may become a genuinely useful collection of seasonal tips.
@Smith42 the she-shed comparison is a useful real-world example: air conditioning may make the main workspace comfortable, while humidity still reveals itself through paint and glue drying times elsewhere. That is exactly the kind of material behavior this discussion can help builders anticipate.
Summers are fairly hot here and they can sometimes be humid. I usually feel fine though because our AC works well and we have fans around the house. I do love building when it’s raining because the sound is so relaxing to me.
AC is the key to a conducive building atmosphere. Pikit mata sa electric bill.
When it is rainy, I just want to stay on the bed. Pag matanda ka na, gusto mo nkahiga kesa nakaupo!
Yeeees, its so hot both outside and inside. I feel that I get more tired. My head is not working, I’m trying to customise my set but I never get satisfied.
As some have said ac is the key. I am extremely fortunate to have that. Rainy days are easier to build because who wants to be out in that? Easier to stay inside.
It is harder for me in the summer only from the standpoint that there is so much more to do.
That makes a lot of sense! Here in the Philippines it’s humid almost year-round, so I can definitely relate. Even with the cooler rainy weather, I’ve noticed that glue sometimes takes longer to dry, and paint doesn’t always behave the same way. It’s interesting how the weather can affect our builds in little ways. Thanks for sharing your experience!
I can imagine! Those temperatures definitely make building more challenging. Around 30–33°C is manageable for everyday activities, but when you’re working with tiny parts and glue, it can feel like a completely different story. I hope it cools down again soon so you can enjoy longer building sessions. Hang in there, and happy building whenever the weather decides to cooperate!
Hot and humid days
Cooler rainy days
