ESP32 - DHT11
This tutorial instructs you how to use ESP32 to read temperature and humidity value from DHT11 sensor, and print it to Serial Monitor. The tutorial provide instructions for both DHT11 sensor and DHT11 module.
Hardware Used In This Tutorial
Or you can buy the following sensor kit:
1 | × | DIYables Sensor Kit 30 types, 69 units |
Introduction to DHT11 Temperature and Humidity Sensor
DHT11 | |
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The humidity range | 20% to 80% |
The humidity accuracy | 5% |
The temperature range | 0°C to 50°C |
The temperature accuracy | ± 2°C |
The reading rate | 1Hz (one time per second) |
Operating Voltage | 3 to 5V |
DHT11 Pinout
DHT11 has two form: raw sensor and module:

DHT11 sensor includes 4 pins:
- GND pin: connect this pin to GND (0V)
- VCC pin: connect this pin to VCC (3.3V or 5V)
- DATA pin: the pin is used to communicate between the sensor and ESP32
- NC pin: Not connected
We highily recommend you using DHT11 module. The modules have a built-in resistor and have only three pin: VCC, GND, and DATA pins (or alternatively: +, -, and OUT pins).
Wiring Diagram between DHT11 and ESP32
Wiring to ESP32 is the same for both sensors. In orginal form, A resistor from 5K to 10K Ohms is required to keep the data line high and in order to enable the communication between the sensor and the ESP32
ESP32 - DHT11 Sensor Wiring

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If you're unfamiliar with how to supply power to the ESP32 and other components, you can find guidance in the following tutorial: How to Power ESP32.
ESP32 - DHT11 Module Wiring
Most of DHT11 sensor modules have a built-in resistor, so you don't need to add it. it saves us some wiring or soldering works.

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ESP32 Code - DHT11
Quick Instructions
- If this is the first time you use ESP32, see how to setup environment for ESP32 on Arduino IDE.
- Do the wiring as above image.
- Connect the ESP32 board to your PC via a micro USB cable
- Open Arduino IDE on your PC.
- Select the right ESP32 board (e.g. ESP32 Dev Module) and COM port.
- On Arduino IDE, Navigate to Tools Manage Libraries

- Type “DHT” on the search box, then look for the DHT sensor library by Adafruit
- Install the library by clicking on Install button.

- A windows appears to ask you to install dependencies for the library
- Install all dependencies for the library by clicking on Install All button.

- Copy one of the above code and open with Arduino IDE
- Compile and upload code to ESP32 board by clicking Upload button on Arduino IDE
- Make the sensor colder or hotter. For example, putting the sensor near a hot cup of coffee
- See the result on Serial Monitor. It looks like the below:.
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