Temperatures in parts of England and Wales soared to 86F (30C) yesterday

So judging by yesterday’s weather, Scotland and Northern Ireland are in for a rainy summer after being hit by heavy showers but England is set fair.

It could mean another month or more of hot, dry summer, with the mercury hitting a high of 86F in Suffolk yesterday.

But Met Office meteorologist Rachael West said the superstition is not to be believed as those who enjoyed a dry weekend will likely see some showers over the next week, and vice versa.

“There will be a little bit of a change with less warm temperatures across England and Wales, at least for a time,” she said.