Summer sauna to the next level – 7 tips for a cooler and fresher sauna experience

In the summer, the sauna feels heavier to many than in the winter. Hot air, humidity, and heat can make the löyly (steam) oppressive – even though sauna bathing should be relaxing.

The good news is that with a few small changes, you can make your summer sauna experience significantly fresher, lighter, and more enjoyable.

Here are 7 effective tips to take your sauna experience to the next level, even on hot days.

1. Lower the temperature – but elevate the quality

In summer, you don't need to sauna at the same high temperature as in winter.

60–75 °C is perfectly sufficient.

A lower temperature:

• feels lighter
• allows for longer sauna sessions
• enhances aromas and the quality of the löyly

2. Utilize the cooling effect of menthol

One of the most effective ways to improve a summer sauna is to add a cooling contrast.

Menthol crystals create a fresh, cooling sensation in the löyly, which:

• eases breathing
• balances the heat
• makes the sauna "lighter"

 Read more about the effects of menthol:
What is Sauna Menthol?

💡 Tip: a smaller dosage is sufficient in summer than in winter.

3. Increase the humidity of the löyly

Dry hot sauna = heavy experience.

In summer, it's advisable to:

• throw smaller, but more frequent löylys
• keep the air more humid

This makes the sauna:
✔ softer
✔ easier to breathe in

4. Make use of a lake or the outdoors

The best advantage of a summer sauna is the environment.

👉 combine:

• sauna
• cooling down outdoors
• swimming

This contrast makes the experience many times better.

5. Try different scents for different rounds

A summer sauna is not one experience – it can be several.

For example:

• 1. round 1: menthol (freshness)
• 2. round 2: eucalyptus (breathing)
• 3. round 3: lemon (energy)

👉 See different options here.

6. Drink enough – really important

You sweat more in summer.

Remember:

• water
• mineral water
• light drinks

Good hydration = better feeling in the sauna.

7. Create your own sauna ritual

The best sauna is no accident.

Try this:

1. Light start
2. Menthol löyly
3. Break outdoors
4. Second round with a different scent

👉 See a more detailed guide:
How to use menthol crystals in the sauna?

Summary

A summer sauna doesn't have to be heavy.

When you combine:

• a lower temperature
• more humid löylys
• the coolness of menthol

→ you get a completely new sauna experience.

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