Abstract.Results of research of influence of radiation heat exchange on duration of execution of measurement high темерату р are given by thermocouples, influence of the free convection on results of temperature measurement is also considered by the thermocouples set in protective sleeves with a gap. Researches showed that radiation heat exchange leads to lowering of duration of heating of the thermocouple to 30% whereas the free convection in a protective sleeve practically doesn't exert impact on process of heating up of the sensor.