Europe Records Hottest March Ever, Surpassing Previous Highs

March 2025 saw European temperatures average 2.41°C above the 1991-2020 baseline, with global temperatures at 1.6°C above pre-industrial levels, highlighting accelerating climate change.

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.