UK
Britain faces a more tropical-style summer this year, with both temperatures and rainfall predicted to be above average.
After a heatwave and drought two years ago and then record rainfall and widespread flooding last year, this summer is predicted to return to a pattern of sunny spells then rain.
However with overall temperatures and rainfall expected to be higher than average, sunny days may be warmer than usual and rainy days wetter.
Dr Brian Golding, head of forecasting, said: “We think it’s likely to be a case of a few fine days and then there’s a band of rain, perhaps some thunderstorms and then it warms up again.
