When a cold front passes through, the barometric pressure drops. This change in the air pressure can cause sinus or ear pain. If the cold air is dry, it can dry out sensitive sinus membranes, making headache and migraine pain even worse.

What helps a headache from cold weather?

Keep the shoulder muscles loose by carrying out stretches or shoulder circle movements regularly throughout the day. Use heat packs to keep the muscles around the neck and shoulder warm after being out in the cold. Try to keep your stress levels down as stress is known to increase the tension in these muscles.

Can you get a headache from being in the cold?

The stress on your body from being too cold can trigger cold weather migraines, but even just feeling frigid air on your face and head can bring on the pain. Wear a hat and scarf, especially if the temperatures dip below freezing.