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It feels like autumn!

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DartmoorWanderer · 02/08/2025 14:57

And it’s only August 😩 I’m quite sick of this weather to be honest

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BigCheese24 · 02/08/2025 23:04

We’re from Scotland but currently on holiday in Silloth, England. I’m sunburnt from the beach today and my son enjoyed the splash pad down the town all day - so definitely no autumn here!

TerminalMoraine · 02/08/2025 22:50

Isn’t this current weather just typical British Summer weather we all love/ hate?

RampantIvy · 02/08/2025 22:48

Gardeninrags · 02/08/2025 21:31

I agree. I wonder if the people who like hot weather just lie about in the sun doing nothing as the heat is really unpleasant for an active lifestyle of walking, gardening etc

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No. We continue life as normal and don't kick up a fuss about the nice weather because we tolerate it better.

I don't lie in the sun when it is 30 degrees unless it is by a pool on holiday.

Gardeninrags · 02/08/2025 21:31

LostGhost · 02/08/2025 20:31

It's autumnal and i'm loving it.

I detest the heat/summer/endless evenings, my SAD has been absolutely horrific this year. No energy or motivation to do anything and the routine goes completely out the window.

Bring on the cooler weather where you can actually go outside without being a puddle of sweat in 10 seconds.

I agree. I wonder if the people who like hot weather just lie about in the sun doing nothing as the heat is really unpleasant for an active lifestyle of walking, gardening etc

Chipsahoy · 02/08/2025 20:37

I think we got your weather. It’s been amazing so far this summer holidays in Scotland. Just one or two odd days of grey. Today it’s been 20c and sunny which is positively tropical for Scotland.
Fingers crossed the weather will improve for you for the rest of the summer holidays.

LostGhost · 02/08/2025 20:31

It's autumnal and i'm loving it.

I detest the heat/summer/endless evenings, my SAD has been absolutely horrific this year. No energy or motivation to do anything and the routine goes completely out the window.

Bring on the cooler weather where you can actually go outside without being a puddle of sweat in 10 seconds.

Ineednewcurtainsandblinds · 02/08/2025 19:22

It absolutely is autumnal and I do not like it!

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DartmoorWanderer · 02/08/2025 19:17

hattie43 · 02/08/2025 17:39

I’ve had a jumper on today for the first time in months , definitely felt the chill

Me too! Awful

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CandyCane457 · 02/08/2025 18:32

I’m in Manchester and been at a bbq all aff wearing a strappy midi and sandals and it’s been 21 degrees. And perfect for me! Home now in the garden and it’s 18, still comfortable in my dress but can feel it starting to cool. I like it best like this, those 30 degree days were a bit heavy for
me! However I do agree the last week has felt a lot more autumnal, today seems to be the anomaly!

GentleSheep · 02/08/2025 17:46

No sign of autumn here in the W Midlands - just sun and warmth day in day out! Even succeeding to get tomatoes growing well. Today is very pleasant.

saveforthat · 02/08/2025 17:46

spoonbillstretford · 02/08/2025 15:21

It's 21C here. Bit cloudy but a nice temperature. We ate lunch in the garden. Autumn starts in August though and goes on until January. Winter lasts about a month. Summer is mid May to mid July.

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What country is that and when is Spring? In the UK Spring is March, April, May. Summer June July August,. Autumn September October November and Wintetr is December January February.

cardibach · 02/08/2025 17:46

whatacroc · 02/08/2025 17:28

Yes I agree, I always feel that guilt and pressure too that we should be out and about doing things if the sun is out. not so much if its gloomy. no idea why, I hate it.
prefer a dull day for that reason, bring out the sun when they're at school!

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I find this really weird. I stay in if I want and go out if I want regardless of the weather. I don’t usually want to in the cold though and resent it becaus it makes me not want to do stuff I enjoy.

K0OLA1D · 02/08/2025 17:45

I only like the winter when its icy cold, dry and sunny and I only like the Autumn when its crispy leaves and sunny.

Summer, anything over 24 is just too hot for me to do anything.

Today is just honestly lovely

Hedjwitch · 02/08/2025 17:45

Lovely in St Andrews

It feels like autumn!
330ml · 02/08/2025 17:45

It been a lovely day where I am in Wales. There’s not a cloud in the sky.

Zov · 02/08/2025 17:43

hattie43 · 02/08/2025 17:39

I’ve had a jumper on today for the first time in months , definitely felt the chill

Sleeveless vest top, denim shorts, and flip flops for me today, and lots of suntan lotion. Glorious. Been in the garden most of the day. Went to the beach a few days ago, and went for a walk in the woodlands yesterday. Perfect! 😎

Zov · 02/08/2025 17:41

RampantIvy · 02/08/2025 17:26

Most mumsnetters hate summer and prefer to fester under a blanket in sub zero temperatures drinking hot chocolate sitting in candlelight and feeling cosy.

Meanwhile, in real life most people prefer to be warm without having to layer up or sit under a blanket or put the heating on.

My favourite temperature is about 24/ 25 degrees. Our forecast is lower than I would like but it is what it is, and we still need a lot of rain.

100% this. ^ I fecking HATE the winter. Too cold, too damp, nowhere open to visit, and dark at bloody 4 in the afternoon. No thanks. Give me light late nights and sun and 22-26 degrees C temperatures any day!

hattie43 · 02/08/2025 17:39

I’ve had a jumper on today for the first time in months , definitely felt the chill

NoContactPerson · 02/08/2025 17:39

Gorgeous in the East Midlands

Zov · 02/08/2025 17:38

Not here it doesn't - Midlands. 22C and sunny all day. Been sunny much of the past week, with just the odd rain shower. Feels like summer to me. Anyone who is whining about a bit of rain, and the temperature being 2 degrees below the average - for August, (after the beautiful weather we have had since late February) needs to give their head a wobble! 😬

Vivienne1000 · 02/08/2025 17:37

Beautiful in the Cotswolds

ImthatBoleyngirl · 02/08/2025 17:36

spoonbillstretford · 02/08/2025 15:21

It's 21C here. Bit cloudy but a nice temperature. We ate lunch in the garden. Autumn starts in August though and goes on until January. Winter lasts about a month. Summer is mid May to mid July.

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Autumn starts either on 1st Sept or the 22nd, depending on which calendar you follow.

DappledThings · 02/08/2025 17:33

21 is a lovely temp and definitely not Autumnal. Next week here is rising to 23/24 and full sun which is the top end of where I'm comfortable.

It's been cloudier recently but mostly still dry and still hot. I can't get bedrooms below the temperature where a fan is needed.

Tarkan · 02/08/2025 17:29

Leapintothelightning · 02/08/2025 16:05

Dream temperatures up here in Scotland! Anything above 19 and we’re taps aff!

Due a storm this week so soaking up the last of the sun in the 20/21 degrees here today.

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I’m trying to tell myself to enjoy it despite the fact my living room is like a conservatory in the afternoon so I’m trying to watch the footy on TV with the fan blasting at its highest setting. I have to get to the hospital on Monday when the storm is due in so I know I’ll be moaning about that even more than the heat. 🙈

RampantIvy · 02/08/2025 17:29

tripleginandtonic · 02/08/2025 17:26

I'm still in a dress with bare legs up North.Yabu.

Either it is warmer where you are or you are well 'ard.

It is currently 19 degrees where I am in South Yorkshire, which is not dress and bare legs weather for me.