Anyone else hate this weather

[surejan24]

Too hot to walk far with the buggy like I usually do to keep toddler confined and occupied. She's too young to enjoy the pool, she likes it for about 10 minutes then just gets out and crawls on the concrete. Super guilt for just sitting indoors doing nothing because it's so glorious outside. And the last straw...I'm in thick leggings and a baggy thick top because I'm too fat to get my legs and belly out. Humbug.

Meeee! I'm far more of an autumn and winter fan than a sun worshipper. More likely to be out and about in 2 degrees than 20 degrees! I like the fact there's lots of flowers and washing dries quickly in summer but that's about it for me.

I'm also plus sized and living in shorts and baggy t-shirts in the house where it's just us then when I go out I cover knee to neck and shoulder for modesty reasons so living in thin cropped leggings with a floaty dress / tunic on top. Loads on vinted atm in an 18-20. Or cropped linen trousers again vinted and a t-shirt. Or vest and very thin cardigan.

I hate it... More so today as i'm suffering with Gastro and feel utterly lousy

'All I want is 23 degrees all day, sunshine, gentle breeze and then a drop down to about 13 at night with a soft rain every night from about midnight to 5am.'

That would be perfect 👍

Depends where you mean? The weather where I am is lovely. Sunny, not too hot. Nice breeze.

But thank G-d it has just broken and is now bucketing it down. The pear tree was starting to wilt and that’s a massive, very old specimen.

These dress from h & m are great for throwing on in hot weather, loads of patterns
Sorry can't link as on the app

I do understand! Maybe have a look at Loveleggings? They do lightweight/ cropped leggings that might be more comfortable?

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I love the sunshine, I can't handle the humidity. The dogs are pumped. We aren't equipped for the hot weather in this country. I said last year I would buy an AC unit and of course I haven't, and I'm melting.

Nope. Love it, sorry

I grew up in a hot country. People stay indoors when the weather is like this. You would be marked out as a foreigner to venture out with kids in this weather.

It is possible to remain cool in this weather and still enjoy it.

I run or walk dogs early when it's cool. It's not hot at 7.30am.

I'm sitting in my living room watching TV with all the windows open to the lovely sunny garden where my washing is drying on the line.

I've been for a swim in my local pool where I had a whole lane to myself.

I'm in shorts , t-shirt and birkenstocks.

I admit it's not pleasant when you have to walk around in the hot weather, but cars and offices and shops are cool.

What's the big deal?

Same here. I have the same AC regret this time of the year.

Balancing the cost of an AC unit v. the storage space for the rest of the year v. the number of times a year it is brought into service v sadly the cost of electricity to run it.

Sunshine and blue skies are great, but the muggy weather is just gross..

Like me in autumn, winter and a lot of spring 😂

Yeah me. I love sunny days but I like it to be pleasant t shirt weather with a gentle breeze so I can walk the dog any time! This hot muggy weather can bore off.

Anyone else hate this weather?

No. We have a very pleasant and breezy 25 degrees here. Perfect summer weather for summer clothes but not unbearably hot. I finally got to power wash the patio for this year.

Really don't understand people who don't dress appropriately for the weather though,there are so many options these days,it's ridiculous to wear winter clothes on a day like this.

I agree @MrsPelligrinoPetrichor. I have never been able to understand why women (it's always women) feel too self conscious to wear loose fitting cotton or linen trousers or a loose fitting dress instead of leggings/jeans and jumpers in warm weather. Charity shops have loads of shirts and trousers at reasonable prices.

@surejan24 If you are body conscious please consider that you don't look any fatter in summer clothes than winter clothes.

Weather appropriate clothes in this weather do not have to be skimpy, but anything tight will always make you feel uncomfortaby hot

I genuinely don't understand people that enjoy feeling hot and sweaty.

Warm weather doesn't make everyone feel hot and sweaty @LadyGrinningSoul85

It's ok for a few days. But this is too long and too much for me.

I live in a part of the country that has been sitting under a cold grey cloud for weeks - we had 11 degrees and grey weather last week. Apart from spring bank holiday Saturday today is only the second day of proper summer weather we have had this year @RedToothBrush. And if you burn easily wear a loose fitting long sleeved cotton or linen shirt or tunic. As long as it is loose it will feel much cooler.

Why do so many mumsnetters hate summer?
I get that those with medical issues or are very overweight will struggle and those of you living in south facing flats with no outside space. But those won't apply to most people.

It isn't muggy here in South Yorkshire which is why my post might irritate some.

I adore summer. I find it infinitely easier to parent young DC in the summer than the colder months. I do agree this is verging on too hot though! 24 ish degrees with a nice breeze is perfection.

I'm chuckling at the 'you don't look any fatter in a dress than you do in leggings' comments. Brutal but factual, typical MN haha. I think it's just about how I feel.

@justawee thank you for linking that tunic dress it's lovely. I'll have a look.

I'm fine indoors. I spent several thousand £££ installing top-of-the-range aircon throughout my house last year (London). If I have to venture out, however, I'll be miserable as fuck and in pain (autoimmune diseases that don't like extreme heat or cold.)

It was unbearable yesterday, like walking around in a sauna. It’s the warm breeze that kills me, I could stand the heat if there was a cooling breeze.

Im also overweight but my son struggled yesterday as well and he’s a normal weight and was dressed appropriately. I think I’d probably like the weather more if I could waft around in a floaty sundress, but I’ll never love it.

I am OK with the heat so long as I don't have to be out too long in it. I went out early to do what needed doing.

It has just rained heavily here for a few minutes. Thunder is rumbling in the east but it didn't rain enough so I hope it happens again. My water butt needs refilling. At least it feels a bit fresher now.

Cat is not happy though. She was sleeping in the shade when the rain started and came rushing in. She wants to go out again but is waiting to see if it will happen again.

It gets better when they're a little older. I didn't used to like the hot weather but now with a nearly 2 year old it's a lot of fun. Once they're steady on their feet and you can take them out and run the legs off them, you can have really fun days out. Best purchase is the Osprey carrier. Let them walk for as long as they want then into the carrier when they're knackered.

Put something cooler on OP! Don't suffer. Maxi dress or lightweight jump suit with tshirt underneath, loose tshirt and long shorts?

Don't worry, we are almost mid June then only 2 months of hot weather before it starts to cool. Can you tell I prefer Autumn and Winter?!