I lived in England previously, 6 months mostly the beginning of 2013. It was a white winter, unusually for the location on the shores of the Irish sea that year, but I also don't remember it being this damn cold as this year a little further south but far from any coastline.

This year I think so far one day has been over 23`C, and actually, most days under 17.

I am definitely missing the continental summer this year.