UK weather expert reveals when summer will begin - but you'll be left disappointed

Meteorologists have revealed when summer in the UK will begin as the June weather has so far been extremely disappointing across the country.

This month was meant to bring the beginning of summer, but in reality temperatures have been one-to-three degrees below average, which feels even cooler when the clouds, rain, and winds are taken into consideration.

The rest of this week is also set to bring cold northerly winds following showers and winds over the past few days, keeping temperatures lower than normal.

Northern and eastern parts of the UK have seen measly maximum temperatures of 10-13C, with other areas sitting at around 14-17C - three to five degrees below average.

As Brits become increasingly fed up with the lack of sunshine, experts have revealed when summer will finally begin, albeit delayed.

Summer is typically defined as the months of June, July, and August, or the summer solstice on June 20. Meteorologist Simon King said it is is just around the corner, but Brits will still have to wait for at least one more week to really feel a difference.

He wrote for the BBC: "Temperatures will however come closer to the average for mid-June. Our perception of "warmer" may be countered by a unsettled spell of weather though with spells of rain, thunderstorms and brisk winds into the weekend. We may have to wait until the last week of June before more settled weather makes it feel more summery.

"According to our latest monthly outlook, there are signs that high pressure will build up near or over parts of the UK for an extended period. This would increase the likelihood of calmer and drier weather with temperatures rising to around or above average."

What has been a disappointing summer so far has been caused by the jet stream dragging colder air from the Arctic, which is not due to change much this week.

King added: "In the summer months we would typically expect the jet stream to be positioned to the north of the UK, allowing warmer air to move in from the south.

"There isn't going to be much change to the overall pattern this week with that colder northerly wind persisting. There will, however, be some slightly more settled weather for a time midweek which may bring a bit more sunshine and lighter winds."

This is a far cry from last June - the warmest on record. On June 10 2023, temperatures hit 32.2C in Chertsey, Surrey and Manston in Kent went 33 consecutive days without rainfall.