Hate summer

And just as many suffer in the cold weather which we get three quarters or MORE of the year Staceyann you probably have to hide for a month we have 10/11 months of depression

Foxygloves

Oh for goodness sake!
We are not experiencing sub Saharan temperatures, tropical monsoons, hurricanes, drought or Biblical floods.
It’s only weather, and May I remind you it’s only a week since we all complained about the cold north easterly winds
I am sorry you feel so poorly OP, I think you should see your doctor but let’s not wish our Summer, such as it is, away.
What is it with Brits complaining about the weather?

Totally agree.

I much prefer summer and autumn to winter. My health conditions always become much worse in winter.
The pain in my joints is unbearable in cold weather.

In saying that, I don't like extremely hot weather, but living in an often rainy and chilly, Glasgow, its not very likely. 😁

I see. We're not allowed to complain about the hot weather. Well tough luck sun lovers.
Some of us are really uncomfortable in hot temperatures and there's not much we can do about it. If it's cold it's easy enough to put on more clothes and turn up the heating.
It's surprising that some areas are so cold right now. Disappointing for sun lovers in those places. I'd swap happily.

From my years in Scotland, the East coast never gets really hot anyway without the mitigating breezes (or howling gales) off the North Sea!

Try telling somebody who may not see another Summer that you hate it.

Just a bit off all round warmth would be welcome !

Quote Patsy70 Wed 31-May-23 21:48:43
What’s the betting that as soon as the sun shines through and the wind drops that people will start to complain about the heat? Admittedly, I don’t ‘sunbathe’, but so love the long warm, breezy days in the garden . 😊
Well predicted Patsy70 !

Love the long days but dread the heat. I do not enjoy the constant layer of sweat that I have on me during the hot days. I still work part time, collecting trolleys in the car park of a very busy store, and am not looking forward to the next couple of months. However, no one ever hears me complain about cold or rain.

Aveline, you are so fortunate if you can afford the heating on in midsummer, some people can't, and this is usually the period when users store a bit of credit for the coming winter months.
So back to you, tough luck cold lovers !

Bridie22, that's a very good point, about not having to put on heating and storing credit.
There are a fair number of posts on GN, from people who are struggling with high energy bills, they must be so relieved that the sun is shining.

I knew people would virtuously come back re the heating. There's absolutely no chance of putting the heating on in this flat.
I'm sorry for anyone who won't see another summer but that doesn't stop me and others hating hot sunny weather.
Is this thread an example of social media provoking polarisation of opinions?
Bottom line: some people hate hot sunny weather others like it. Each to their own.

I love the summer, not much at present, but when sunshine it puts a happier light to the day, feeing of positivity, is that a word? Oh and the lighter nights,wonderful. Hate long days of winter, can be very depressing for many

I don't think people are being virtuous, just stating a reason or giving an opinion, why some posters may be glad the weather is hot.

Complaining about the weather is a great British tradition foxygloves

I dislike the heat so autumn and winter are my favourite seasons. As Aveline said each to their own.

Aveline... I m most certainly not being virtuous about not being to afford to heat my home in the winter let alone midsummer!
I joined the discussion just to offer an opposite to " I hate summer".

I feel the cold a lot, so summer suits me very well. Here in the northwest, the temperature has been just perfect, day after day of clear skies, sun and a light breeze. Months of this would suit me down to the ground and I agree about saving on heating.
Sorry, but Scotland or the east coast would not suit me at all!

However I have noticed in the past, if I have been depressed or in low spirits, long sunny days have made me feel worse, the contrast between my mood and the brightness being highlighted.

Absolutely

Me!!! I’ve got reverse SAD syndrome. It is a thing apparently. I want to hibernate in the summer. No bodily thermostat. Hot even in winter but the cold air makes me feel much better. Don’t like the light nights either. Roll on autumn .

Ah, so pleased to see so many anti-summer posts! (Which is sad in itself!) I hate showing my body now - hell, I try to avoid even looking at it in the mirror! So hot days bring misery. I am enjoying the light, although I also love it when the evenings draw in. And I dread having to work in temperatures like they were last summer, in front of a computer giving off heat. I also find extreme heat scary now, as it reminds me of global warming. And those horrible fires last year! Dry days and sun are lovely tho' and I've enjoyed the cool, fresh spring. Not long now till September!

I was feeling really drained and tired lately and I just battled through it as usual. I had a blood test recently followed by a phone appointment with a GP. He said I was very low on vitamin D and that can account for not only aches and pains, tiredness and low moods but also other complaints. He has put me on a 7 week booster course (on prescription) and thereafter I have to take a maintenance dose which I can get from Amazon £5 for a years supply. Began taking it about 10 days ago and I do feel a lot better in terms of "mood" and my arthritic knees do feel a little better.

My nephew who uses the same surgery also got prescribed them a few months ago. Doc said he has had to prescribe a lot of these as many people who stayed in during the pandemic have simply not got into the habit of going out again so are missing out on sunlight.

I find extreme temperatures difficult to cope with, the cold and frost of winter are miserable and the heat of summer is draining. It's a battle to stay comfortable in my new build house which has just one reception room which faces south.

Apparently splashing cold water on the patio (as they do on the continent) and having the curtains closed is meant to be cooling but it evaporates so quickly I'm not sure it actually does anything. Temperate temperatures are better for me and I suspect many others.

Grandma70s

I dread hot weather, just don’t understand the appeal. I don’t like being woken at 4.30 a.m. by the light, and I prefer it dark by about 7 or 8 pm. I also much prefer winter clothes (too old now to look good in summer ones). So, I don’t like summer!

You took the words out of my mouth.

I always feel grim in the winter and can't wait for the hot summer days. I need a summer like last year's every year just to help me get through the grey, cold days of winter.

I love summer. I feel free and alive. Not all bundled up in several layers. I live in Scotland where in reality winter can last a very long time. All sun and heat and light very welcome here as we don’t get enough of it! In autumn when I have to put socks on again my heart sinks!

I like crisp sunny days in the Autumn. I love it when the clocks go back. I can pile on layers if it gets cold. In the sweltering heat I can't take enough clothes off (eek!) But still too hot.
I follow advice from hotter climates and open windows only in the early morning when the air is cooler then shut them and lower blinds for the day.