Overview

• March 2025 was the hottest March on record in Europe, with temperatures exceeding the previous high by 0.26°C, according to the Copernicus Climate Change Service.
• Global temperatures in March remained near historic highs, marking the second-hottest March globally and extending a heat streak that began in mid-2023.
• Rainfall extremes were recorded across Europe, with some regions experiencing their driest March while others, like Spain and Portugal, faced severe flooding.
• Scientists warn that the persistent heat and dry conditions could heighten wildfire risks across Europe during the upcoming summer months.
• Experts attribute these unprecedented temperature records and weather extremes to human-caused climate change, driven by greenhouse gas emissions and exacerbated by natural factors like El Niño.