Does cold weather directly cause the flu?
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No, cold weather does not directly cause the flu. The flu is caused exclusively by the influenza virus, not low temperatures.
However, cold weather helps the virus spread because people spend more time indoors in close contact, and cold, dry air allows the virus to survive longer and weakens the nose’s natural defenses against infection.