We all remember the golden summers of yesteryear but do you think that this summer rates as one of the best?

Just to recap briefly…

We have seen glorious sunny conditions on a number of occasions, particularly during this month. The winds appear to not have been so strong at times, the days have had more warmth and the evenings have been lovely and drawn out.

Many people have flocked to beaches, rivers and lakes and air conditioners and fans have been at full throttle to try and keep the heat at bay. Mosquitoes and flies seemed to have been arriving in bigger numbers which have been a bit of a nuisance but this can often happen when dry and hot conditions prevail.

A few Kiwis and visiting Australians have commented about the heat and that it’s more like a typical Aussie summer across the Tasman. Sydneysiders have also experienced some extreme heat recently and some of that has drifted across and made an impact here.

Today it should cool off somewhat down south, as a southerly moves north over the mainland and then moves into the lower North Island, however this appears to be just a blip on the radar and the driest areas must fast be becoming a concern for farmers and the like.

How do you rate the summer so far and what other hot seasons can you remember that stick out in your mind?.1982-83 and that El Nino summer stands out to me as a stunner in some parts of the country but a very tough one for farmers in the drought regions at the time.

Feel free to post your comments below and let’s see what we can come up with!

Weather Analyst – Richard Green.