Why is the weather so shit?

[TeriblePerson]

Stupid miserable British weather.

I heard it's something to do with the heatwave in Europe causing all the rain here

I have to say I’m really enjoying this summer so far. Much nicer temperatures at low 20’s than the mid 30’s we had last year. I found that unbearable.

But it never stops raining. Cooler would be ok, but it’s just relentless fucking rain.

Haven’t had any washing out in weeks.

I keep thinking that in recent years summer seems to have moved to May/June and it’s pretty much always over by now.

I was thinking this morning that some breastfeeding mum has been praying for cooler weather!

I’m loving it too, so much better than last year. Think we’re on the opposite side of the jet stream to rest of Europe, thankfully.

I prefer the cooler but still pleasant temperatures but yeah the rain is horrible and feels endless.

Yep, It’s the location of the jetstream in Northern France.

Below it is the high pressure, causing the heatwave, above it is the low pressure, causing weather like ours.

It needs the jet stream to move northwards!

It’s shit isn’t it?

I want scorchio!!!

It is lovely. I think you’re exaggerating about the rain. It’s hardly never ending.

@TiredArse yes it's things like not being able to dry washing. It's grim. I'm having to wash at night and use the tumble dryer which i hate doing at this time of year
Don't get me started on trying to entertain the kids without being able to go out
It's not just a small shower it's pissing it down all day long. My husband and son have just taken the dog for a walk and now have loads more washing to do

The rain is heavy today and it's just not pleasant. I understand preferring cooler temperatures. It's not ideal for going outdoors in summer hols and on weekends though.

Better than last year.

Ah.. we haven’t had much. We had a bad day last Saturday and it’s not rained since. I’m south, about 30 mins from Bournemouth.

Loving the scientific explanations about weather systems 😄

It’s so miserable and has been going on for weeks without a break. The only tiny positive is I haven’t watered my garden for ages but I actually enjoy standing out on a warm summer evening watering, so I would much prefer hot sunshine please!

Maybe we're not all living in the same place?

The rain is pretty relentless where I am.

I love this weather, I think we are so lucky this year,- I pray it stays this way for many years to come.

I’m absolutely loving it but the rain doesn’t really bother me. Prefer feeling fresher to what we had last year.

I agree with the comments about the rain. I don't mind it being cool or even cold. But the lashing down raining sideways monsoons can fuck right off! I was hoping for a cheap summer with days out for the kids but looks like I'll be booking lots of expensive indoor activities now. Urgh.

I haven’t even taken the winter duvets off the beds this year

The rain has been relentless where I live I actually had to use the tumble dryer the other day

There's been little rain where I am. And I prefer this weather to last year's heat.

It's nothing to do with the jet stream...we just happen to be on the wrong side of it. There's an area of low pressure circulating above us. It's been there for three weeks and by all accounts is fixing to stay for another three weeks.

I'm in Scotland so we broke up at the end of June. It has been a showery shit show this year. I've been very disappointed by the weather.

North West here and rain has been relentless. Had a dry day on Thursday then back to rain, rain and more rain. Too wet to sort the garden out, too wet to go anywhere. Just hoping summer decided to come back soon.