We've had sunny April, but what's on the cards for May?

By: Victoria Chessum


'DRIP DRIP drop little April showers' is usually what we have coming when we hit the fourth month of the year. But 2011 has changed that.

A birds eye view of Canterbury (BBC)

It is said that April reached its warmest peak on record. The timing was perfect, as kids packed up from school and students all reunited for the month it couldn't have come at a better time.

It was like summer had come early for us in the South East, as it reached the hottest temperature in Kent alone. But it wasn't good news for everyone. Gardeners and farmers were hoping for some rain in fear of their crops and plants dying from a lack of water. 

We had four bank-holidays where the sun sustained a humid heat over Canterbury. People were out and about and it is said that weather like this makes people 'happier'.

Jenny Richards, a retired chef, said: "This weather is just glorious, I've enjoyed being in the garden with my grandchildren throughout the Easter period."

But with April setting a good example for the Spring, everyone is wondering if this good weather will proceed into May. The answer is yes, the weather is staying warm throughout the whole month, with various cloudy patches. The next question we're all going to ask is if the Summer will be a scorcher? 

For some it'd be a dream come true, it could save many holiday-makers spending a fortune abroad. but for farmers, this could be the worst news yet.