6th May is an auspicious date weather-wise. 6th May 1995 reached (rounded) 29C in Southampton. On the same day 5 years later it reached 25C. The period 5th-10th May strikes me (anecdotally, I admit) as being one of those anomalous spells. Kev- you'd be able to confirm or refute, I'm sure.
Originally Posted by: Bertwhistle