Poor weather conditions lead to a decrease in visitors at Bavaria's outdoor spas
Bavaria's Public Baths Brace for August After Rainy July
The month of July in Bavaria has seen heavy rainfall, resulting in approximately 40% fewer visitors to public baths in Nuremberg compared to the same month last year. Despite this, the optimism of Bavaria's public bath operators remains undeterred for August.
The optimism is based on the expectation of more sunny days in August, which could encourage outdoor and thermal bath visits. This optimism is reflected in the statements of public bath operators in Würzburg and Straubing, who have reported significant revenue losses and the closure of certain areas in public baths during rainy days, respectively.
Würzburg's public baths experienced particularly poor results, with the number of visitors in June and July in the low triple-digit range per day. However, the high number of visitors in May and June helped maintain a positive overall balance for the month of July. Munich's public baths, despite suffering from the persistent rain in July, still counted about 100,000 more visitors than the same period last year, due to an exceptionally hot phase in June.
The weather forecast for August plays a crucial role in the optimism of Bavaria's public bath operators. In Munich, the public baths adjust their opening hours based on weather forecasts to economically respond to rainy periods. In Straubing, some bathers used the indoor pool during rainy periods.
In nearby regions, such as Veneto, Italy, thermal parks have shown fluctuations in visitor numbers partly influenced by weather. Warmer and sunnier days usually increase visits to thermal baths with warm water pools and saunas. If August in Bavaria experiences typical summer weather—warmer, less rain—the occupancy at public baths could be expected to rise as people seek both outdoor and indoor relaxation options.
Without more specific weather or attendance data for Bavaria's public baths in August 2025, this expectation is based on general patterns of weather impacting leisure attendance in similar regions and facilities. The ongoing concern and awareness of climate impact on water leisure activities in Central Europe indicate that weather plays a significant role in regional recreational facility usage.
In summary, assuming that August experiences typical summer weather, public bath occupancy in Bavaria is expected to increase in August, partially recovering from the reduced numbers caused by a rainy July. The public bath operators in Bavaria are hoping for improved results in August compared to July and anticipate a significant increase in visitors.
The weather forecast for August is crucial for Bavaria's public bath operators, as they expect more sunny days to boost visitor numbers. If August experiences typical summer weather, public bath occupancy in Bavaria is expected to increase, partially recovering from the reduced numbers caused by a rainy July.
