Why Sauna in the Summer?
- Tom Sutton
- Jun 24
- 3 min read
Updated: Jun 25
Getting your sweat on in a sauna is a completely different kind of sweat.
So it is hotting up out there and when it is super hot outside, stepping into a hot sauna might sound like the last thing you'd want to do. We get it. In fact, it kinda sounds like a crazy idea. Who would choose more heat when you’re already sweating?
But here's the thing, sweating in a sauna is a completely different kind of sweating.
It has actually been proven to be incredibly beneficial (both physically and mentally) and that's what we are all about here at Sauna Box. We want to help people be the best versions of themselves, happy and healthy, all year round.
So, here's why you should keep up your sauna habit, even during the hottest months of the year.
Summer is the perfect time to embrace the sauna heat, here’s why:
Build heat tolerance: Regular sauna use trains your body to better handle heat.
In fact, one of the best reasons to keep using a sauna during summer is to help your body adapt to heat. This is called heat acclimation, and it’s not just a sauna thing, athletes have been doing this for years to perform better in warm conditions. And it makes sense when you think about it. The more you expose your body to something, the better it gets at coping and regulating. So, regular sauna sessions help your body become more efficient at cooling itself, which then improves your tolerance for hot weather activities like running, hiking, or even just spending time outdoors without feeling drained.
Supports detox & hydration awareness: Yes, you might already be sweating more in the summer, but it's not quite the same. Sauna encourages deep sweating, helping your body flush out toxins that ordinary swearing doesn't always reach. It also reminds you to drink more water and stay hydrated which is so important over these hot summer months. Consistent detoxification through sauna use supports liver and kidney function, keeps your skin clear, and helps your body stay in balance.
Balances nervous system & lowers stress: The calm after a sauna helps regulate your nervous system. That post-sauna bliss is a summer mood booster that lasts. Summer often brings a busier social calendar, travel plans, and disrupted routines which can mean less time to unwind and take care of yourself. A sauna session creates intentional time to slow down. The quiet, the heat, the sweat - its so meditative and grounding. Keeping your sauna habit in the summer means keeping a consistent self-care ritual that benefits your mind as much as your body.
Improves sleep (even in hot weather): Believe it or not, regular sauna use can improve your sleep, something many people struggle with during hot, humid nights. The post-sauna cool-down triggers your body’s natural thermoregulation process, helping signal to your brain that it’s time to wind down. This drop in core body temperature encourages deeper, more restorative sleep, even when the nights are sweltering.
Keeps circulation strong: The contrast between hot and cold therapy stimulates blood flow, helping to keep your cardiovascular system strong and resilient.
Embrace the Heat, Reap the Benefits
We obviously love jumping in a Sauna whatever the weather, and often talk about the benefits of using a Sauna during the winter
However, Saunas aren’t just for the colder months. Summer really may be one of the most underrated times to use them. So the next time you think it’s “too hot” for a sauna, consider this: by embracing the heat, you may actually make summer more enjoyable, not less. From improved heat tolerance and better sleep to glowing skin and reduced stress, the benefits continue year-round.
Before you know it, your friends will be asking how you're so effortlessly 'cool as a cucumber' during these heatwaves and you'll be reeling off the benefits of Summer Sauna and inviting them to try it😉
So don’t pack away your sauna habit with your winter coat, summer sauna is a game-changer.
