Seasonal Snapshot

Season	Pros	Cons	Photo Notes
Winter (Dec–Feb)	Dramatic steam; lower sun angle	Cold transitions, possible line at peak holidays	Golden halo in late morning
Spring (Mar–May)	Mild temps; shoulder crowds	Variable rain	Fresh architectural color contrast
Summer (Jun–Aug)	Long daylight; energetic vibe	Peak crowds; sun intensity	Early + golden hour essential
Autumn (Sep–Nov)	Stable temps; soft light	Variable shoulder demand	Rich tones + moderate steam

Comfort Tactics by Season

Winter: Bring robe + quick-dry sandals; minimize wet wind exposure by planning indoor repositioning.
Summer: Hydrate aggressively; sunscreen reapplication; alternate shady indoor pools.
Transitional (Spring/Autumn): Flexible layering; pack light beanie for cold snaps.

Time Block	Winter	Summer
Opening Hour	Photographer cluster; brisk but manageable	Surge + tour groups
Late Morning	Smooth	Densifying
Early Afternoon	Calm (weekday)	Peak saturation
Late Afternoon	Steam fades; mellow	Partial dip + sunset photos

Public holidays and local events override typical patterns—cross-check calendars.

Colder air differential amplifies visible vapour.
Position with back to low sun for glowing steam silhouettes.
Avoid lens fog by keeping camera gradual acclimated; store briefly in robe pocket.

Winter delivers drama; summer offers social energy. Pick atmospheric steam vs extended daylight based on your priority, and tailor gear accordingly.

Season	Pros	Cons	Photo Notes
Winter (Dec–Feb)	Dramatic steam; lower sun angle	Cold transitions, possible line at peak holidays	Golden halo in late morning
Spring (Mar–May)	Mild temps; shoulder crowds	Variable rain	Fresh architectural color contrast
Summer (Jun–Aug)	Long daylight; energetic vibe	Peak crowds; sun intensity	Early + golden hour essential
Autumn (Sep–Nov)	Stable temps; soft light	Variable shoulder demand	Rich tones + moderate steam

Winter: Bring robe + quick-dry sandals; minimize wet wind exposure by planning indoor repositioning.
Summer: Hydrate aggressively; sunscreen reapplication; alternate shady indoor pools.
Transitional (Spring/Autumn): Flexible layering; pack light beanie for cold snaps.

Time Block	Winter	Summer
Opening Hour	Photographer cluster; brisk but manageable	Surge + tour groups
Late Morning	Smooth	Densifying
Early Afternoon	Calm (weekday)	Peak saturation
Late Afternoon	Steam fades; mellow	Partial dip + sunset photos

Public holidays and local events override typical patterns—cross-check calendars.

Colder air differential amplifies visible vapour.
Position with back to low sun for glowing steam silhouettes.
Avoid lens fog by keeping camera gradual acclimated; store briefly in robe pocket.

Winter delivers drama; summer offers social energy. Pick atmospheric steam vs extended daylight based on your priority, and tailor gear accordingly.