The British summer is never non-stop sunshine, but this year has seen the coldest of starts, with people shivering in their homes or getting drenched every time they step outside.
But the disappointing start to July isn't going to last forever, with temperatures expected to rise towards the end of this week - and there's even an end to some of the rain.
Temperatures are likely to soar towards the end of July with highs of 23C to look forward to - before what Exacta Weather has called a 'super-heatwave' rolls in next month.
BBC weather star Elizabeth Rizzini, speaking on the Corporation's long-range weather forecast, explained exactly what was in store for long-suffering Brits, with Sunday looking like the best bet for good weather.
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