MILDURA has experienced its coldest start to summer in 32 years.

On Sunday, the maximum in Mildura reached only 21 degrees at 2.58pm, a stark contrast to the first day of summer last year, which recorded a top of 35.7 degrees.

The cool conditions had not been experienced at this time of year since 1987 when the mercury topped just 18.6 degrees on December 1.

Despite the cold temperatures the Bu...