Best Marijuana Strains for Hot Climates in 2023 – Reviewing the Best Hot Weather Strains

When one normally thinks of growing marijuana, they are probably thinking of a cold and moderate climate, as well as quite a bit of air and gentle sunshine. However, that is just the common perception of how weed should grow. In fact, there are many strains that actually thrive better in a hot and temperate environment. In this article, we take a closer look at some of the best marijuana strains for hot climates. 

If you happen to be living in an area where sunlight is in abundance and heat levels tend to be pretty high, you don’t need to worry too much about it. There are plants that can grow pretty well in hot and humid conditions too. Southeastern US, for instance, usually has summers where the temperatures tend to rise higher than the rest of the country. Similarly, there are other parts of the world, such as southern Europe, parts of South Asia, Africa, and even some parts of Australia where heat levels are generally higher.

With global warming, even the colder places in the world are heating up, and these marijuana strains are pretty effective to be grown in hot climates, as they tend to thrive in them. Do note that when we say hot, we mean to distinguish between that and ‘extremely hot’ climate. Generally, marijuana plants tend to grow at 21 to 27 degrees C. However, there are these strains that can grow between 25 to 35 C as well. However, anything beyond that is still going to damage the plant and you will need to control the temperatures to some extent. 

Sativa, as well as Indica strains, can both be grown in these climates, but Sativa plants generally have an edge because this is pretty similar to their natural growing environment when compared to the high-altitude environment of Indica which is generally cooler. However, the difference comes in the humidity levels. Indica plants tend to thrive in hot and dry climatic conditions, while Sativa strains can do well in warm and humid conditions. When you take a broader look, Sativa-dominant marijuana strains, and particularly those from the Haze family of Sativa strains tend to do better. 

Setting the right kind of temperature for your plants is important because if you don’t do it, you might end up burning or freezing your plant. Higher temperatures can cause the leaves to burn and curl, and lower temperatures can cause the plants to freeze and be damaged. Hence, you do need a temperature control device like a heater or an air conditioner based on where you are growing your plants to ensure that they get the right kind of growth environment. 

Having said that, let us now take a closer look at some of the best marijuana strains out there which can actually thrive in hot climates. We have curated this list from a much larger set of strains, based largely on the feedback of expert growers, as well as experienced members of our staff, who are quite the connoisseurs of weed. Be assured that all of these strains mentioned in our list below will absolutely thrive when grown in hot climates.

Best Marijuana Strains for Hot Climates

Here’s a closer look at some of the best marijuana strains out there. We have chosen these strains firstly on the basis of how well they adapt to the hot climates, followed by some other factors such as ease of growth, taste, genetics, the kind of yield that they offer, the flowering time, etc. We’ve also chosen to include a fair mix that includes feminized, autoflowering, and CBD-rich strains so people looking for all kinds of strains can find them here. Lastly, we’ve only chosen the top three seed banks because they are among some of the most trusted online partners that you can find for seed delivery that is both, discreet as well as secure. 

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	Maui Wowie Feminized Marijuana Seeds	Dominant Strain: 80% Sativa dominant, 20% Indica DNA THC Level: Carries up to 20% THC content Effect: Energetic and Happy High, Euphoric	Check Price on ILGM
	G13 Haze Feminized Marijuana Seeds	Dominant Strain: 80% Sativa dominant, 20% Indica DNA THC Level: Carries up to 22% THC content Effect: Mind High, Creative, Euphoric	Check Price on Seedsman
	Crystal Seeds Feminized Marijuana Strain	Dominant Strain: 60% Indica dominant, 40% Sativa DNA THC Level: Carries very high THC concentration up to 25% Effect: Relaxing, Calming, Soothing, De-stressing	Check Price on ILGM
	Purple Punch Feminized Marijuana Seeds	Dominant Strain: 80% Indica dominant, 20% Sativa DNA THC Level: Carries up to 25% THC content; High Effect: Relaxing, Comforting, Unwinding, Sleepy	Check Price on Seedsman
	White Widow Feminized Marijuana Seeds	Dominant Strain: 60% Indica dominant, 40% Sativa DNA THC Level: Up to 19% THC Content Effect: Creative, Happy High, Relaxing, Comforting, Euphoric	Check Price on CropKingSeeds
	OG Kush Autoflowering Marijuana Seeds	Dominant Strain: 75% Indica dominant, 25% Sativa DNA THC Level: Carries up to 19% THC content Effect: Happy High, Euphoric, Relaxing, Sleepy, Comforting	Check Price on ILGM
	Zkittlez Auto Feminized Marijuana Seeds	Dominant Strain: 70% Indica dominant, 30% Sativa DNA THC Level: Carries up to 23% THC content Effect: Relaxing, Unwinding, Destressing	Check Price on Seedsman
	Blue Dream Feminized Marijuana Seeds	Dominant Strain: 80% Sativa dominant, 20% Indica DNA THC Level: Carries up to 21% THC content Effect: Head High, Creative, Energizing, Refreshing	Check Price on Seedsman
	Harlequin (CBD) Feminized Marijuana Seeds	Dominant Strain: 80% Sativa dominant, 20% Indica DNA THC Level: Carries up to 7% THC content Effect: Soothing, Healing, Relaxing, Uplifting, Happy	Check Price on ILGM
	Super Silver Haze Feminized Marijuana Seeds	Dominant Strain: 90% Sativa dominant, 10% Indica DNA THC Level: Carries up to 18% THC content Effect: Creative, Euphoric, Energizing, Happy	Check Price on CropKingSeeds

1. Maui Wowie Feminized Marijuana Seeds

The Sativa-rich Maui Wowie strain is the first on our list. This strain, as the name makes clear, comes from the islands of Hawaii. Smoking this strain will get you pretty buzzed, and it was largely confined to Hawaii until the hippie wave of the 60s, post which it has become a global name. Growing this strain would need you to provide temperatures that are similar to that of Hawaii – warm temperatures, a somewhat humid environment, and most importantly, a lot of lights. The strain can provide pretty good indoor yields provided you simulate the right kind of environment.

There is about 80% Sativa DNA and 20% Indica heritage in this marijuana plant. It is widely believed to be a landrace rather than a cross between two strains. The strain carries about 20% THC content – and the Maui Wowie will make you say ‘wow’ in surprise and amusement when you smoke it because the kind of high it delivers is pretty strong! The strain carries a very strong and energetic kind of high, which fills you with quite a creative rush and allows you to focus better. 

This is a strain that you should smoke in the mornings, as smoking it in the evening can disturb your sleep cycle because of the rush of energy that it gives you. Another thing about this marijuana plant is that it is fairly easy to grow, and practically anyone, even first-time growers can grow them with great ease. The Maui Wowie plant can grow indoors as well as outdoors, but we’d recommend growing it indoors for larger yields. 

The strain tends to grow pretty tall, so you might want to bend it and trim it from time to time in order to get it to fit well indoors. The primary taste that this strain carries is that of Pineapples, and it has multiple citrus-rich notes in it. The Maui Wowie takes about 9 weeks to hit peak maturity, post which it provides the growers with about 17 oz of yields per square meter.

2. G13 Haze Feminized Marijuana Seeds

While the Maui Wowie strain that we shared above traces its origin entirely to Hawaii, the G13 Haze, too, has some Hawaiian ancestry. The strain is a cross between the classic G13 marijuana strain with a Hawaiian Sativa, and much like the parent strains, this one is also Sativa dominant. The G13 Haze carries in it a high amount of THC content that can get even the most experienced of stoners pretty buzzed if they aren’t careful. There’s about 80% Sativa content in this plant, along with 20% Indica DNA. Given that Sativa is the dominant strain here, most characteristics of this strain are Sativa-like.

There’s about 22% THC in the G13 Haze strain – and it can totally shake you up with a strong and psychedelic high. The strain induces creative thoughts and makes one more upbeat, happy, and energetic. The strain also carries some amount of CBD, which can provide some medicinal benefits while also getting you high. However, the primary use of this strain is for recreational purposes and not for medicinal reasons. With 1.5% CBD content, you can feel quite a bit of pain relief, as well as some calming and soothing effects that are great for your muscles. 

Those growing the plant might want to make use of the SCROG (Screen of Green) or the SOG (Sea of Green) methods to get better yields. The plant grows pretty well in hot and humid conditions – just make sure to not crank up the humidity levels to too high, and to reduce them slightly during the flowering phase. 

The G13 Haze marijuana strain takes up to 10 weeks to hit peak levels of flowering and produces about 550 grams per square meter of yields when grown indoors. This strain has been awarded the High Times Cannabis Cup in 2007 and is a fairly popular name. Newbies might find it a little challenging to grow, but those who have grown weed for a couple of seasons should be able to grow it with ease.

3. Crystal Seeds Feminized Marijuana Strain

Carrying a fair mix of Indica and Sativa strains, the Crystal Seeds marijuana plant gives you quite a strong buzz that delivers a mental as well as a physical high. The strain is extremely potent and needs to be consumed with caution and in small puffs. Another thing that people love about Crystal Seeds is that it is one of the easiest plants to grow, no matter what climate it is. It particularly thrives in temperate and indoor conditions and doesn’t mind the warmth. 

We’d like to point out one more thing about this strain – it carries quite the royal lineage. It is the offspring of two of the most iconic strains of all time – the Northern Lights strain and the White Widow strain. You can go to practically any stoner in the world or any seed bank and you will see that these are two of the most loved strains. The offspring, Crystal Seeds, carries about 60% Indica content, and close to 40% Sativa lineage. While it is tipped slightly in the favor of Indica, the effects are pretty well balanced. 

This is an excellent quality marijuana strain meant for people who just want to get high and forget everything around them. The strain carries a euphoric rush, but also helps you relax your muscles and feel like you’re floating. The strain is particularly meant for those who want to bust some stress, as it carries a lot of de-stressing and anti-anxiety properties in it. Just make sure you go slow on this strain, especially if you are a beginner because this can rattle you up quite a bit.

The Crystal Seeds marijuana strain has a very earthy, woody, and herbal taste to it. It doesn’t carry many fruity elements but you might just taste a lemon-like tinge when you smoke it. This plant generally takes about 10 weeks to hit peak flowering levels and offers the growers 15 oz per square meter of yields. Given the lineage, the ease of growth, and the kind of high it offers, as well as its adaptability to high temperatures, this is indeed one of the best marijuana strains that you should consider buying. 

4. Purple Punch Feminized Marijuana Seeds

What can we tell you about the Purple Punch marijuana strain that you might not already be knowing? This is one of the best-known strains when it comes to people who are looking for plants that provide a good taste, a good color, as well as a good high. A strain that is 80% Indica dominant, and carries 20% Sativa DNA, the Purple Punch is a strain that is known for the strong purple-colored buds that it produces, as well as for the ‘punch’ that it delivers. All we can say is, go slow on this strain, or the punch might knock you out!

The strain carries about 25% THC content, and being an 80% Indica dominant plant, it makes you feel really comforted and at ease. Purple Punch carries a relaxing high which will get you searching for your nearest couch or a pillow. The strain tends to make you very sleepy as well as lethargic. However, it can also help you slow down things around you and just ease into a very comfortable position. We call it an ideal Sunday afternoon strain, where you are just chilling indoors while watching something on your couch. This is also the ideal strain for an evening of cuddles. 

The Purple Punch marijuana strain is a result of the cross between the iconic Granddaddy Purple strain with the Larry OG strain, which is also pretty popular in its own right. The strain carries the classic berry-like taste forward from the GDP, and also features the pine-like notes of Larry OG. Purple Punch is one of the faster-flowering strains on our list, and usually flowers between 7 to 9 weeks. The strain, upon maturity, yields close to 23 oz per square meter, which is an excellent number. All in all, this is just the perfect combo of everything you’d wish for in a marijuana plant!

5. White Widow Feminized Marijuana Seeds

The White Widow marijuana strain is another major name in the cannabis community and is one of the highest-selling marijuana strains on the ILGM seed bank. The strain is easy to grow, provides decent yields, and gives a pretty good high. Besides that, this is also a great plant for growing in hot climates. It prefers the Mediterranean or temperate conditions which you can recreate inside the grow tent with ease. The plant doesn’t even take too long to grow, which is another added benefit of growing this strain. This is a pretty good option for people who want to grow weed in a region where the temperatures are generally high.

This strain came into existence as a cross between a South American Sativa and a South Indian Indica strain. It has been around since the 90s and has even won the Cannabis Cup in 1995. The strain carries 60% Indica and 40% Sativa content so it is pretty well-balanced in terms of the effects that it has on you. There’s a Sativa-like energizing and creative rush that you experience at first. This is quite a euphoric and happy feeling. This is eventually followed by an Indica-like relaxing and comforting feeling, which helps you loosen up and de-stress later on.

The White Widow marijuana strain carries a rather earthy, herbal, and woody taste to it. There are some spice-rich notes, as well as some notes that carry a sweet and pine-like smell. However, the larger flavor profile is herbal and natural. The strain takes up to 9 weeks to hit peak flowering levels. Upon maturity, it produces close to 18 oz of usable bud per square meter when grown indoors. The strain can typically stand some amount of heat and warmth but do note that you will need to drop the temperature quite a bit during the final few weeks to give a boost to the flowering process.

6. OG Kush Autoflowering Marijuana Seeds

This is the autoflowering variant of the OG Kush marijuana strain, which is one of the most significant marijuana strains out there because a large number of plants are crossed with the OG Kush to produce offsprings that carry Kush-like features. The strain is 75% Indica dominant and also features about 25% Sativa DNA. The OG in the name stands for ‘Original Gangster’ – and this strain is considered the OG because it fathers many new strains. The origins of the OG Kush are unclear, but it is a widely accepted fact that it descends from the Chemdawg strain for sure. 

This is a very popular West Coast strain where the temperatures are usually on the higher side. The strain enjoys tropical climates, which are hot as well as humid. The strain performs best when it is grown in a controlled indoor setup and is protected against insects, bugs, mold, and diseases. There’s about 19% THC content in the OG Kush, which is good enough to give you a pretty strong buzz. There are some medicinal benefits attributed to the plant as well, and people often consume the OG Kush for medical reasons. 

The OG Kush marijuana strain can get you a pretty relaxed and easy-going high. Being 75% Indica dominant, this marijuana strain carries a very relaxing and comforting high, which can even get you pretty sleepy if you smoke it in larger quantities. However, there’s also about 25% Sativa content in the OG Kush, which gives it euphoric properties and gives those who smoke it a very happy high. The strain is great for its stress reduction properties, and also works well for those who want to consume it for reducing anxiety and depression. Summing it up, this is an all-weather plant that can withstand some climatic changes, but does well in an indoor and tropical setup. 

7. Zkittlez Auto Feminized Marijuana Seeds

The Zkittlez marijuana strain is one that is known across the world for its sweet and candy-like taste. Stoners with a taste for all things sweet generally tend to enjoy this one. The name is a wordplay on the Skittles candy, and much like the candy, this strain also carries a bunch of colorful buds – purple, green, and orange are among the most visible of colors. This is an Indica dominant strain that carries about 70% Indica genetics and 30% Sativa DNA. The strain provides a relaxing high. 

Being the autoflowering variant, this is pretty easy to grow and you don’t even have to worry about setting the lighting patterns. Another major thing about the Zkittlez (Auto) marijuana strain is that it can grow indoors as well as outdoors, and thrive in the summers. The strain prefers a temperature higher than 50F and can tolerate quite a bit of warmth. When you’re growing the Zkittlez auto, you can even manage to grow it in humid weather. 

There’s about 23% THC content in the Zkittelz Auto strain. By nature, this is a pretty relaxing and unwinding sort of strain that helps you feel relaxed and comforted. The strain carries a very soothing effect that allows you to de-stress. It helps you slow down the speed of your thoughts and relax better – and even helps you drift off to sleep. There’s a strong body high associated with the Zkittlez auto strain, which gives you this sensation of floating in the air. 

Zkittlez auto features the Grape Ape marijuana strain and the Grapefruit marijuana strain as two of its primary parent strains. Therefore, it carries a very fruity and berry-like sweet taste that a lot of stoners tend to appreciate. While this is an autoflowering plant and you do not have to adjust the lighting to trigger flowering, it will still take close to 14 weeks to hit peak flowering levels. Upon maturity, the Zkittlez marijuana strain yields about 15 oz of yield per square meter when grown indoors.

8. Blue Dream Feminized Marijuana Seeds

The Blue Dream marijuana seed explains a lot about itself in just the name. Firstly, it is a plant that carries a dominant blue color, and secondly, it puts you in this dream-like state where you feel a pretty strong buzz. The strain carries a pretty high THC level, as well as moderate amounts of CBD. It provides decent yields as well and is one of the best-tasting strains on this list. The Blue Dream marijuana plant carries in it about 80% Sativa genetics along with 20% Indica DNA. 

When you’re growing this strain, you will need to provide it with a subtropical or a Mediterranean sort of a climate. This means a lot of sunshine and moderate amounts of heat are great for the plant. It prefers some amount of humidity too, but neither heat nor humidity needs to be extreme – as that can be counterproductive to the growth. The plant carries about 21% THC content, which has a very energizing and social high. Blue Dream has a very smooth high – which affects you slowly and steadily. This makes for a great early morning strain.

The Blue Dream marijuana plant is also a good option for people who want to smoke cannabis for pain relief. It carries only about 2% CBD, but it is still good enough to give you relief from various aches and pains. The strain is also effective against anxiety and depression. This plant usually takes about 9 weeks to hit peak flowering levels, upon which it provides you with 21 oz of usable bud per square meter. It is a great indoor grow, as well as a plant that can grow outdoors, even in temperatures that are higher than usual. If the heat gets a little too much, make sure you provide the plants with sufficient airflow outdoors to keep the temperatures cool.

9. Harlequin (CBD) Feminized Marijuana Seeds

Marijuana is consumed not only as a means to get a recreational high but also by people who are looking forward to making use of the medical benefits that the plant has to offer. The Harlequin strain is one of the best and the most CBD-rich options out there for people who are looking forward to smoking weed for its health benefits. The strain carries THC and CBD in a 1:2 ratio, and also provides a pretty soothing and mild buzz. Harlequin (CBD) carries 80% Sativa and 20% Indica DNA. This is also a strain that can grow well in hot climates.

Harlequin carries a lineage that comes from Swiss, Thai, and Columbian Gold Coast Sativa strains. There’s part Indica content here as well, which comes from a Nepali Indica strain. This global heritage gives it a pretty impressive DNA and strong Sativa-rich properties. The strain carries 7% THC content, which is pretty low and gives only a mild buzz – but you can feel a euphoric and energizing effect. 

The strain carries close to 15% CBD content which allows the users to feel a very relaxing and refreshing experience as it helps provide pain relief. The strain also helps against ailments such as Multiple Sclerosis, Arthritis, Glaucoma, and IBS, and even helps those who are in pain due to the side effects of chemotherapy. It is one of the best strains out there for people who want to grow a plant with medicinal properties in places where the temperatures are generally on the higher side.

The Harlequin (CBD) marijuana strain usually takes about 9 weeks to hit peak flowering levels, and once it does that, you get about 17 oz per square meter of usable bud from it. The strain has a very sweet and woody taste to it and carries an earthy smell, there’s also a hint of mangos to it. The strain does cause quite a bit of dehydration, and can also lead to a strong sense of cottonmouth, so it is best advised to keep a lot of water around you while you smoke it.

10. Super Silver Haze Feminized Marijuana Seeds

The Super Silver Haze marijuana strain is one of the most popular strains from the Haze family of cannabis plants. As we’ve pointed out before, Haze strains are extremely easy to grow when it comes to hot and humid conditions, and the Super Silver Haze is no exception. This strain is highly Sativa-dominant and carries close to 90% Sativa DNA with only about 10% Indica genes. This is a good strain for indoor growers but a great option for outdoor growers, who can get much more out of it. 

The plant needs a lot of sunshine and air circulation while it grows. Super Silver Haze tends to grow pretty tall, and it takes someone with a bit of a growing experience to grow it. It carries about 18% THC content, and once you smoke it, it affects you pretty quickly. This strain usually carries an initial mellow high but then has a pretty strong effect on those who smoke it. The plant carries a creative and energising effect – and also brings in a happy high.

Lastly, those who smoke this marijuana strain are likely to experience a herbal and lemon-like taste. The strain carries an earthy smell which leaves behind a strong skunk-like aroma. It usually takes the Super Silver Haze about 9 weeks to hit peak maturity levels, after which it provides you with about 19 oz per square metre of yields when grown indoors. Outdoor growers can get a better yield per plant as the trees can grow taller and unhindered in an outdoor setup.

Editor’s Pick: Which Are the Best Marijuana Strains That Thrive in Hot Climates?

When it comes to growing marijuana strains, there are a lot of factors that one needs to keep in his mind. The light, the air circulation, ensuring that there are no insects and pests, making sure that the humidity levels are just right, providing the right nutrients, pruning at the right time and at the right place, etc. Temperature is another critical and key thing that growers must keep in mind. This article is written with the thought of providing growers with an easy insight into some of the best-growing marijuana strains in hot climates. 

When it comes to finding an all-weather and all-condition strain that can easily survive hot climates, we’d totally go for the White Widow marijuana plant. Not only can it survive the harshest of heat conditions, but it can also give you a pretty good yield in that. If you live in a place where the temperatures are naturally high, you might want to consider growing the strain. 

For those who live in a place that is hot but also humid, we recommend checking out the Maui Wowie marijuana strain, which thrives in these tropical conditions. The strain loves a humid environment and grows better there. However, you might have to reduce the humidity levels a little during the flowering phase. 

Similarly, if you are living in a place where the humidity levels are rather low and the conditions are dry and arid, you might want to consider growing the Purple Punch strain, which thrives in a more dry condition and does not need high levels of humidity. This is a great strain if you live in places where the air is naturally dry. 

People smoke cannabis for different reasons. Some of them want to smoke weed to ‘get high’, while there are others who want to consume cannabis plants to feel the medical and healing effects. For those who fall in the former category and want to smoke weed to get high, we recommend checking out the high-THC Crystal Seeds strain. This marijuana strain gives you a pretty strong buzz. On the other hand, for those who want to experience a medicinal and healing effect, we recommend checking out the Harlequin (CBD) strain, which carries a ton of healing properties.

Buyer’s Guide to the best Marijuana Strains for Hot Climates

Growing marijuana itself can be a tricky task, and it becomes even more of a challenge if you add hot weather to it. The cannabis plant isn’t really one that likes hot weather. This is a strain that thrives under cooler conditions and even in tropical climates, but the moment you crank up the heat, the plant starts showing signs of quick damage. However, there are some strains that are more forgiving than the rest. These are heat-resistant marijuana strains that grow the best in hot climates.

Over the course of this article, we have reviewed a large number of such strains. However, how do you choose the best one out of them? For your convenience and peace of mind, we have come up with this list below, which helps you choose better. You can use these factors as a checklist while buying the strain of your choice. Here we go:

• What kind of a climate do you live in?

One of the biggest things that you need to consider is – where you live. If you are living in a region that is close to the equator, or at a place where prolonged summers are known, you will have to go for a heat-resistant strain by default. There are some places in the world where even indoor temperatures tend to be very high. While air conditioning and other means of cooling work, they can be expensive and getting such a strain would lower the costs of growing your strain significantly. 

If you happen to be living in regions that aren’t so hot, you still might want to consider buying a heat-resistant marijuana strain because temperatures can fluctuate, and sometimes even heaters can damage plants in colder areas. Depending on all these factors plus your geographical location, you can decide if you should get a heat-resistant marijuana plant. 

• Considering the humidity factor

Even when you know you have to buy a heat-resistant strain, you need to check for one more climatic variable – humidity. Are you growing your strain in a place where there is a lot of moisture in the air, or are you growing your plant in a place with no moisture in the air? IN both cases, you might need to get different kinds of plants. There are some strains that tend to perform better in areas with low humidity levels, while others need a lot of water present in the air. 

Interestingly, there are some marijuana plants out there that are not only heat-resistant but also humidity-resistant and can survive quite a fair bit of fluctuation in humidity levels without major problems. You might want to consider growing them as well, especially if you’re someone who is just starting out with growing weed or has grown just for a couple of seasons. 

• Do you want a Sativa or an Indica marijuana plant?

Another thing that decides which strain you should buy is looking at the Indica or Sativa lineage. If you are someone who enjoys an Indica-dominant high, you need to look for marijuana strains that carry a higher percentage of Indica concentration compared to strains that carry a higher percentage of Sativa lineage. 

Indica-dominant marijuana plants are typically ones that help you relax better and drift off into an easy sleep. These strains make you lethargic, and lazy and help you rest better. On the other hand, Sativa-dominant marijuana plants can help you socialize better, and can make you more productive and energized. Sativa strains give you a euphoric high which is the exact opposite of the sedative effect that Indica plants tend to have. Hence, choose your plant based on this. 

• Is the chosen strain easy to grow?

Ease of growth is another important factor that a lot of people actually tend to overlook. This can be overlooked by senior growers who have months of experience behind them, but if you are just starting off with your first plant, or if you’ve grown marijuana only for a couple of seasons in the past, we strongly urge you to go with easy-growing strains at first. 

These can be regular auto-flowering strains that grow easily, or they can be the more advanced ‘resistant’ strains, which are genetically prepared to handle high levels of heat and humidity (very important in this case), as well as some strains that are resistant to pests, diseases, rots, and mold! Do consider these strains while choosing your favorite strain for hot climates. 

• What is the THC concentration in the strain you’ve chosen

A high THC concentration means you get a stronger ‘high’ out of the strain that you are going to consume. This is important for people who are growing marijuana strains for recreational reasons. If being high is all you care for, try and get hold of the marijuana strain that carries the highest THC concentration. The bigger this number, the stronger the psychoactive effects will be. 

Generally, you will get recreational marijuana strains that carry THC somewhere between 18 to 25% on average. Anything above 25% can be called too strong and should be avoided by people who aren’t used to smoking marijuana regularly. Anything below 15% will give you a moderate high. 

• Does the strain of your choice carry any medical benefits?

Other than the THC content in the plant of your choice, you also need to look at the CBD content in it. Having a higher CBD% indicates stronger medical benefits. There are quite a few medical marijuana strains that can thrive in hot climates. Once you find one which suits your needs, you can then opt for the strain that gives you those benefits. 

Do note that a higher CBD number does not mean that your plant will carry more medical benefits. It only means that you will feel the medical benefits contained in this strain stronger than other strains which may carry the same benefits but a lower CBD%. 

• What is the taste and flavor profile of the strain you’ve chosen?

The taste and the flavor are also important aspects that need to be kept in mind. While there are a number of stoners who enjoy the pungent and strong skunk-like taste that marijuana carries, there are others who can’t stand that ammonia-like smell. Thankfully, there are hundreds of taste and flavor combinations available out there – and newer ones keep coming up as more and more plants are crossed together. 

You can get flavors such as chocolate, vanilla, coffee, blueberry, raspberry, grapes, pine, oranges, lemon, etc. Different fruit and flavor options are available. Getting a flavor of your choice gives you an extra sense of joy where you feel more excited and want to smoke the strain even more. 

• Time vs Cost vs Yield – Where does your strain sit on this equation?

Last but not the least, the time, cost, and yield factors need to be kept in mind too. You must find a strain that does not take too long to grow, and delivers a high yield while at it. Given that growing a plant requires an investment of both, time as well as money, you might just want to make sure you get the fastest possible returns with the least possible money going into it. However, there are some unique strains that actually take a longer time yet have lower yields – these can be an exception.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) About Marijuana Strains for Hot Climates

We get a lot of questions about marijuana strains for hot and humid conditions, and people are often confused about which strains would work well in their local weather conditions. To clear that confusion, we have curated a set of often-repeated questions and shared them here so that you, too, can benefit from the answers to these Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs).

1. Does Indica or Sativa marijuana strain grow better in hot conditions?

Both Indica, as well as Sativa strains, can grow pretty well in hot conditions. Sativa strains, in general, prefer the hot and humid conditions that they get in a tropical sort of environment. Then there are Sativa strains that grow in the Mediterranian regions where they tend to get a lot of sunshine as well as heat in the summer months, but the temperatures are eventually lowered during the flowering phase as winters approach. 

Similarly, Indica plants originate in the Hindu Kush mountains and in the Indian subcontinent where temperatures generally tend to fluctuate quite a bit – but there’s a lot of sunshine and in summer months, the temperatures do rise to pretty high levels while the mountain air remains pretty dry. Hence, both Indica and Sativa can thrive in hot conditions – it just depends on which specific plant you choose out of the two strains. 

2. At what stage of growth do plants need more humidity?

While different marijuana plants have different levels of humidity requirements, when you take a broader look, it can be said that cannabis plants need higher humidity levels during the first half of their growth cycle, and lesser humidity during the flowering phase. This is because when it comes to the vegetative stage, you don’t really have to provide the plants with a lot of nutrients mixed in water, and a lot of the water that plants need reaches them in the form of humidity. 

However, in the case of the flowering phase, you need to provide nutrients mixed with water and hence you need to ensure that more water is taken in via the roots. Hence, you can reduce the humidity levels at this point so that roots become the primary source of water (and nutrient) intake.

3. How can high levels of heat damage my marijuana plant?

Heat can have quite a damaging effect on marijuana plants. While a little bit of warmth is great for their growth, high levels of heat can cause multiple problems. Most common of them are burn marks around the edges of the leaves, as well as spots appearing on the buds. Then there are certain plants heat-induced stress can straight up damage the buds and give you a very burnt and unpleasant taste while smoking them. Lastly, there are cases where high heat stress can cause plants to turn hermaphrodites and produce male flowers. This is why you need to provide your plants with just the right temperature.

4. What happens to your marijuana plant if the temperatures are too cold?

One of the first things that temperatures that are too cold do is that they promote dampness, and therefore make your plant susceptible to mold. Other than that, low temperatures can also trigger a change in the levels of THC, as well as bring in a change in the color and the taste of the plant. Cold temperatures also affect bud density. Hence, while you need to make sure you’re regulating the heat, you also need to make sure that you don’t make it so cold that it can freeze your plant to its death.

5. Where can I buy the best marijuana seeds for hot climates?

The best place to buy heat resistant marijuana strains, and strains that thrive in hot climates would be some online seed banks, particularly the top three such as I Love Growing Marijuana (ILGM Seed Bank), Crop King Seeds (CKS Seed Bank), and the Seedsman Seed Bank. These are among some of the most well-known and trusted brands, and between the three, they cover pretty much the entire planet. These seed banks deliver seeds safely and discreetly, and they also accept a lot of payment methods. Lastly, they also provide a ton of discounts during some special times of the year!

Conclusion

To conclude, we hope that by this point in the article, you have gone through the list of the strains that we have shared, and are able to decide which of these plants is going to work out the best for you in the conditions that you live in. People often believe that their plants will be damaged and destroyed if they grow them in hot conditions. However, there are some plants that actually thrive in these conditions. You will still need some degree of regulations, but you can get a pretty good yield even in the harshest of weather conditions. 

Do let us know if you decided to use any of the plants shared above and got great results. Also let us know if there are any other plants that you want us to review, or if you have any more doubts about marijuana strains for hot conditions. You can reach out to us over email, or drop us a comment below and we shall get back to you as soon as we can. Till then…

…Happy Growing! 🙂