June and July were almost like carbon copies here. The first half of each month was unsettled (although the first weekend of June was good), but the unsettled weather was worse in July, yet the fine weather in the second half was also better in July. June overall was just a bit non descript but after the 14th wasn't that bad really in my locale. I was abroad for the second half July but the weather was often fine and warm and briefly hot but not always sunny.
August's unsettled start was of a more summery nature i.e. slack thundery weather rather than the autumnal Atlantic garbage in June and July. This persisted until the 09th, then the month improved and was mostly warm or briefly hot and better where sunshine is concerned. The Atlantic didn't properly move in until the very end of the month.
So, I'd say there have been far worse summers but it was certainly not a good one. The second half definitely the half that resembled the time of year.