Weathermen are predicting a sunny spell for this week and Sunderland’s temperatures are set to rise to 16 degrees C.
We are marking the turnaround with a look back at scenes to put a sunny smile on your face.
So whether you were pictured at Mowbray Park or Sunniside Live, we have something to brighten up the day. Take a look.
1. Tops in Thompson Park
The Summer Streets Festival in Thompson Park brought an air of Caribbean music to Wearside in 2014. Photo: se
2. So cool in 2004
Staff from Sunderland Enterprise Park were holding a dress down day in the 2004 sun but can you spot someone you know? Photo: se
3. Great moves in Mowbray Park
Brilliant summer weather arrived just in time for the Retro and Vintage Festival in Mowbray Park in 2014. Remember this? Photo: se
4. Retro at Redhouse
Children from Redhouse taking part in dance lessons in the sun at Redhouse Methodist Church as part of the summer activities organised by I Am Sports in 2014. Photo: se