It doesn’t need to accomplish anything right now to be an improvement over May.
Furthermore, the early indicators are encouraging with high pressure expected to build in from the west by the end of the week.
A few bright days are in store for most of the nation, with temperatures in the warmest regions reaching the mid-20s Celsius.
Since these kinds of numbers are higher than June averages, they ought to be regarded as an anomaly rather than the usual.
After that, though, the signs aren’t quite as strong or hopeful.
Even though high pressure is chasing us into next week, on Tuesday a weak cold front moves south, allowing the high pressure to stay in place.
The prevailing models indicate that low pressure systems will prevail during the middle of the month, implying slightly more precipitation than usual, especially in the north and west.
But expect above-average temperatures; this forecast is mostly predicated on climatic warming rather than any dependence on clear, dry days.
Since many global weather-influencing events are now neutral, they are unable to provide a reliable long-term forecast for the UK and Ireland.