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It's still feasible. I biked to work most days in the winter, and after 5 min or so, I'm plenty warm. I generally avoid going the same day as a snowstorm, but cold weather is pretty easy to adapt to (just wear more layers). Throw on some panniers and you can take off a layer or two if you want (though I prefer to just start colder so I don't need to stop).
Heat is a lot harder though. At a certain point, I just cannot drink water fast enough to keep myself hydrated (I'm in a dry climate), and in more humid weather I can easily overheat. That said, it's fine most of the time, and I only avoid cycling for a few days of the year.
That said, this is for newer cyclists, so I would leave the advice at: "it's feasible, but you'll want to work up to it."
Aerobic exercise in the heat is difficult. What I've found that works for me is "salt sticks." They're capsules of electrolytes that help rebalance during times of high water intake.
I take one after approximately consuming 1.5 liters of water, depending on temperature and water consumption rate. I also take one if my fingers start swelling; a certain sign of dehydration. It works for me and maybe it'll work for you.
This is the video that convinced me to give electrolytes a try is GearSkeptic's Performance Nutrition for Backpacking, Part 4: Electrolyte Balance. The whole playlist is good, as long as you're prepared for many hours of talking hands and reading up his sources.
I'll check it out, thanks!