AFTER such a cool spring, with rain, hail and even snow in parts of Sussex - many of us are wondering when the first taste of summer will arrive.
While April was the chilliest on record since 1922, May has been a wash-out, with weather warnings for wind and colder-than-average temperatures.
There has been speculation about a heatwave in parts of the UK - but will Brighton and Hove soon be basking in hot weather?
According to the Met Office, there is both good news and bad news.
While temperatures are rising, current forecasts suggest a heatwave - defined as a prolonged period abnormally hot weather - is unlikely, and June is looking a lot closer to average.
A spokeswoman said: "Temperatures are likely to return to near normal later this week, with Brighton and Sussex reaching the high teens quite widely.
"It may be even locally warm in parts, with 20C or 21C possible in isolated spots.
"However, looking further ahead, there is nothing to suggest that we will see anything more than ‘close to’ or ‘just above’ average temperatures through June.
"This will of course feel warm compared to recent weeks.
"Of course, a short period of above average/warmer conditions can’t be ruled out as we head into the summer months, but if this does occur, at the moment it looks like it is unlikely to last for any sustained period of time, i.e. in order to reach 'heatwave' criteria."
The average daytime temperature for West Sussex for May as a whole is 17C and for June the average daytime temperature is predicted to be only slightly higher, at 19.65C.
However, from this Friday, high pressure will build from the west, bringing fine and settled conditions for most of the UK in time for the bank holiday weekend.
The Met Office forecast states: "Mostly dry conditions are likely to continue through this period to Sunday, June 6, especially towards the south and east, but there remains the risk of some brief interludes of rain or showers, most likely affecting areas in the northwest and far south.
"Temperatures overall are likely to be close to average for the time of year, with some warmer days balanced out by colder nights."
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