Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleWestern Europe has recorded its hottest June to July period on record, with average temperatures reaching 21.62C, according to climate agency Copernicus. The prolonged extreme weather since May has fuelled widespread wildfires, severe drought, and thousands of projected heat-related deaths across the region. Globally, 2026 is currently the third-hottest year on record, though scientists warn an accelerating El Niño could push it to become the warmest on record. Average sea surface temperatures in extra-polar oceans reached a record high of 20.96C during July. Italy placed all 27 of its major cities on the highest heat alert as temperatures exceeded 40C, prompting extended evening hours at major landmarks. In fullWestern Europe sets new temperature record after summer of heatwavesMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
Western Europe records its hottest June to July period on record
Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleWestern Europe has recorded its hottest June to July period on record, with average temperatures reaching 21.62C, according to climate agency Copernicus. The prolonged extreme weather since May has fuelled widespread wildfires, severe drought, and thousands of projected heat-related deaths across the region. Globally, 2026 is currently the third-hottest year on record, though scientists warn an accelerating El Niño could push it to become the warmest on record. Average sea surface temperatures in extra-polar oceans reached a record high of 20.96C during July. Italy placed all 27 of its major cities on the highest heat alert as temperatures exceeded 40C, prompting extended evening hours at major landmarks. In fullWestern Europe sets new temperature record after summer of heatwavesMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
