While southern Europe and areas of America are facing a heatwave, the UK has been experiencing a prolonged period of wet and, frequently, chilly, 'summer' weather. The inclement conditions are in contrast to June, when temperatures soared and England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland all recorded the warmest June, by a significant margin, since records started in 1884.
If you are a runner, hiker, cyclist, wild swimmer, kayaker or anyone who enjoys being outdoors, you might well be wondering what happened to the warmth and sunshine of June – and whether it will return this summer.
