To think this is a stonkingly good summer?!

Agree, home counties here and it's been pretty much perfect. A few days have been a bit hotter than I'd choose, but at least it cools down overnight; I can cope with a heatwave so long as it's not 30+ at 2am like it was a few years back! I have a convertible so have definitely been getting money's worth. Would like a bit more rain, but I'm currently sat in a thunderstorm so maybe someone's listening - and even thoughtfully waited for me to get home after a lovely morning having coffee outside a cafe, then lunch outside a pub. Happy days.

Not for me. My garden is dying, I am struggling with the heat, there is so much to do and I can’t do it because I can’t move about easily because the heat increases my pain levels.

Until the temperature drops I’m just getting through each day and existing.

They are linked, but enjoying the sun does not cause climate change, nor does moaning about it solve it.

If you are worried about climate change, then take step to actually change things rather than just sitting around moaning about people enjoying the sun. Give up your car! Grow your own veg! Shop local! Don't buy imported goods! Turn the fan/air conditioning off (and the heating in Winter)These things may all help.

I could permanently live in Summer. Shame it's coming to an end.

I think that is what has been so different about this year. It started in Spring! We had a lovely April. May on the whole was glorious (apart from half term - typical!).

All my outdoor events this year have had nice weather. Whereas last year many were ruined by rain.

So unusual for this country.

Definitely been a lovely Summer
Last year I didn’t attend one barbecue because the weather was dreadful .
This year, I have attended seven

We seem to have had extremes with not a lot in between, either drizzly, grey and miserable (near the coast and we've had a lot of sea fret too) absolutely tipping it down and blowing a hoolie or 25+ roasting in the sun.

I love the sun but unfortunately it doesn't like me much any more and I suffer for it, hats and factor 50 don't seem to do much and I feel unwell if I'm in it too long, I tend to stay at home on days like today where it's 26, and go in the garden intermittently and do a bit or sit for a bit and enjoy it but I know if I don't get out of it and cool down I'll suffer.

I do see evidence all around though that it's just as damaging as flooding or high winds in its own way because crops are suffering, even the weeds are struggling on some local footpaths and grazing is already being supplemented by farmers near us with hay for the animals because the grass is parched, and of course the hay being used this early combined with a low yield because it's struggling is not good.

There's also been a local moorland fire, apparently caused by some idiot with a BBQ, it's about 25 miles away but last night we had pungent smelling and visible smoke, meaning windows had to be closed, and it's torn through woodland and moorland and although I think under control now, still going two days later, the moorland is so dry it goes up like a tinder box.

ETA - actually there's 2 fires, but the one closer to me is 5km squared with 20 fire appliances in attendance and is wiping out rare habitats, there's no farms or homes in danger at the moment but with the entire moor being so dry because of lack of recent rain and high temperatures they're fighting to keep it from spreading.

The Amazing thing is that it started so early, on 5th March, and has carried on with just a few blips. The hot summer of 1976 followed a cool spring and didn't start until June, but this year, the warm weather has gone on for months. Loving it!

Not where I am! I love the sunshine so might book a holiday up north next year!

We’ve had a glorious summer holidays in my corner of Scotland. Kids back next week, it’s been lovely.

Yes it's been a fantastic spring and summer, for those of us that love the heat/sun.
It's been a nice change to have school holidays where the kids can actually enjoy being outside, it feels like it started raining in July 2023 and didn't bloody stop until Autumn 2024.

It’s been utter shite here in the west of Ireland. A rare nice day yesterday but a rain warning for this afternoon.

But apparently it's 'worth it', so it's fine.

It’s been bliss but the lack of grazing is terrible and I am very grateful we no longer have horses.

I don't like the heat but I'm glad the kids at school have had a good summer.

The only thing I haven’t enjoyed is getting up early for the dog walk! Trying to appreciate the early mornings though (not a morning person!!).

It’s definitely been a good summer. Finally. I’m glad all on here agree that the last 2 years were rubbish (had an argument on another thread where posters were arguing last year was hot and sunny! Only very briefly!
People have bad memories…

It’s great for all the outdoor events and those on UK holidays.

I appreciate that farmers are struggling and we could have done with some more rain (especially overnight!).

I would be happier with air con and a pool! But you can’t have everything. I struggle to sleep when it’s over 30 but I’m happy when it drops back down to mid-high 20s. That feels bearable.

I will definitely not feel short changed going in to autumn like I used to! I’m actually looking forward to September- if we have a good one. There’s something beautiful about a Sept morning - where the sun is a bit less intense and you appreciate it as autumn is round the corner.

It will be interesting to see the stats on this summer. We normally have lots of cooler spells but this year temperatures have stayed pleasant.

I don’t love temps over 30C but otherwise the sunshine and eating in the garden or reading on a sun lounger with a chilled glass of something listening to the swifts at dusk has been glorious.

We’ve had rain overnight a bit, but mostly sun.
I don’t like having to take the dogs out early for walks that are in the shade as much as possible as it restricts the rest of the day. Gorgeous dewy walks that are 16C at 9.30am more my thing.

For perfection 23-25c max temp. We installed AC upstairs in the bedrooms so no longer dread hot nights - hot weather AND having to do things is much easier when you’ve slept like a log and are well rested.

Yep. We've only got 1 cut of hay this year instead of 2, the bale numbers are down 30% and we are already having to use winter's hay + straw.
What people fail to understand is that has a knock on effect on ALL food prices because try to find something that doesn't contain a crop/milk etc. Soya, rapeseed, wheat etc .....all prices will be rising.

I was talking to a local dairy farmer at the weekend, and he said (excuse me if I get any of the terminology wrong) that he is having to feed his herd some of the 1st silage cut as the grass in his fields is almost non-existent and poor quality, and isn't expecting much of a 2nd cut. Also mentioned that he'll have to buy in winter feed at great expense.

Thanks for that. That’s what I’ve been missing, some really good downpours (and thunderstorms).