It’s official; someone didn’t get our request for glorious sunshine this summer holidays.
And it looks set to be ANOTHER disappointing week of cold and dreary weather.
Yup, you’re apparently more likely to get windburn than sunburn this time around.
Chris Burton, meteorologist atThe Weather Network, explained: “Yet another deep area of low pressure will bring an autumnal feel to the start of the week right across the UK, with low temperatures, frequent showers and strong winds.
“Northern areas will see the heaviest rain on Monday with temperatures well below average. Glasgow is forecast to see a max temperature of just 12C today – that’s around 7C below average for the time of year and more typical of an October day rather than late July!”
He continued: “It will be drier further south on Monday but here the strength of the winds will be the issue.
“A weather warning has been issued by the Met Office for south-west England and south Wales for the risk of 40-55mph gusts throughout Monday until 9pm.
“The area of low pressure will slip to the east of the UK for Tuesday and Wednesday, meaning there will be some sunshine between the showers.
“However, it also means northerly winds will drag in even cooler air across the country, straight down from the Arctic.”
That sounds like fun, doesn’t it?
Throw in chilly evenings and actual FROST and you have a recipe for welly boots and jumpers weather, as opposed to sandals and summer dresses.
Chris Burton explained: “Daytime highs from now until Thursday will widely be between 5C and 8C below average for late July, with most places seeing temperatures in the mid teens.
"It will be chilly overnight too, with some rural spots seeing a touch of grass frost at times.
“As we go towards the end of the week, there are signs that temperatures will return to more typical values for late July/early August as winds swing round to a south-westerly direction.
“Northern and western areas will likely continue to see further spells of wet and windy weather though, with the best of any dry and warm weather in the south and east.”
In short, things ARE going to get better. Eventually.
But best to pack an umbrella, wherever you are - you’re probably going to need it!