“Plus, being overheated can lead to a heat stroke, symptoms of which include confusion, agitation, and irritability. And more anecdotally, hot weather is harder to escape – when it’s cold, you can at least put on more layers and bundle up.”

So we’ve established that some of us get a little bit touchy during this time of the year – but how can we change that and become calmer?

“There are four things that I think are key,” says Singh. “Stay hydrated, and listen to your body. Avoid being outside during the afternoon heat and focus on aspects of your life you can control and realise that eventually, it will cool down.”

Mullen suggests getting rest if required and to avoid staying indoors for too long.

“Although tempting to stay indoors for longer periods, actually maintaining physical activity is still important for overall calm, health, wellbeing and vitality,” says Mullen.

“Also perhaps try practising mindfulness and meditation, to focus the mind on the things you can control and being present in the moment.”

I definitely will be giving these a try.

UK heatwave: this is why the hot weather makes us angry – and how to stop it