Many people will no doubt be saying: "About time too – let's break out the shades and head for the beach."
There is no doubt that sunshine can be good for us and we all look forward to those long carefree days in its warm glow.
Or do we? A recent survey by bed manufacturers Kaymed reveals that summer has its downside, even when the weather smiles – it is not all barbecues, sun block cream and dancing in the street.
The company found that 76 per cent of people questioned reckon that increased difficulty getting to sleep at night is their least favourite aspect of summer.
One in three of us suffer from summer insomnia on a regular basis, and practically 100 per-cent have been affected at some time or other.
Being too hot in bed, insect activity and the distraction of extra daylight all conspire to rob us of our precious beauty sleep.
Logic would dictate that summer insomnia would be worst in the south where summers are generally so much warmer and more humid.
But here in the north we also have to contend with much longer hours of daylight which can be distracting for the would-be sleeper – not to mention the notorious Scottish midge, which is also found in many places south of the border.
In late June in the far north of Shetland, the sun does not dip below the horizon much before midnight and the sky starts to light up again shortly after 3am.
The locals may boast about being able to play golf at midnight, but you can bet they have invested in some extra heavy bedroom curtains to block out the light.
Sleep expert Rosemary Turley says: "Wherever you live in the UK, you can't completely escape from one or other of the negative aspects of the summer season.
"We are not trying to be killjoys. Of course, we all love the warmth and sunshine, but summer insomnia is one of its undoubted downsides.
"Insomnia can be a problem at any time of year and can have major health implications. If you are not getting your proper quota, it will affect your energy levels, memory, mental alertness and your general enjoyment of life.
"Your performance at work will decrease rapidly and your immune system will not work as well, leaving you more open to infection."
But you can do something about it. Rosemary has compiled her own top 10 handy hints on how to avoid the sleepless summertime blues.

If you have an alarm clock with a large bright display, place it out of sight. The last thing you need when trying to sleep is a constant reminder of how late it is – stressing over being awake will keep you awake.

Choose a mattress that offers the most comfortable night's sleep you can afford. Research has shown that a top quality, memory foam mattress can reduce tossing and turning from 70 or more times a night to 35 or less.

If your sleep is interrupted by outside sounds, try masking them with the sound of an air fan or a radio tuned to static.

Keep a moderate ambient temperature. If it is too hot your body will not want to relax. If you cannot afford air conditioning, at least make sure you have a seasonal duvet with a low TOG value.

Avoid stimulants such as caffeine or nicotine. It is best to abstain from these altogether, but if you cannot then try to avoid them in the late afternoon or early evening.

Do not watch TV just before bed, especially adrenaline viewing such as sport or war films.

Do not exercise too close to bedtime (at least three hours) as your body needs time to wind down and will keep your mind awake.

Adopt a "going to bed" routine, a ritual that signals to your brain that the day is ending and it is time to shut down. Do not do any work or any puzzle-solving during this ritual.

Only use your bed for sleep. Do not fill your bedroom with computers, televisions or anything not to do with restful activities.

If you have not dropped-off to sleep within half an hour, do not stress over it. Get up and do something relaxing until you do feel sleepy.