Raspberry Pi: read out CPU temperature - Here's how
The Raspberry Pi single-board computer only has passive cooling of the processor. This practical tip shows you how to read out the CPU temperature.
Read out CPU temperature on Raspberry Pi
The CPU temperature of the Raspberry Pi can be read out with a simple command:
- Open the console of your Raspberry Pi.
- With the command "vcgencmd measure_temp" you can read out the CPU temperature.
- As a return you get the current processor temperature in degrees Celsius.