diff --git a/esphome/components/scd30/sensor.py b/esphome/components/scd30/sensor.py
index 6981af4de9..194df8ec4f 100644
--- a/esphome/components/scd30/sensor.py
+++ b/esphome/components/scd30/sensor.py
@@ -66,7 +66,7 @@ CONFIG_SCHEMA = (
             ),
             cv.Optional(CONF_AMBIENT_PRESSURE_COMPENSATION, default=0): cv.pressure,
             cv.Optional(CONF_TEMPERATURE_OFFSET): cv.All(
-                cv.temperature,
+                cv.temperature_delta,
                 cv.float_range(min=0, max=655.35),
             ),
             cv.Optional(CONF_UPDATE_INTERVAL, default="60s"): cv.All(