Western Europe recorded its hottest June ever as a severe heatwave gripped the continent. This extreme weather event followed an early spring hot spell and another record heatwave. Global temperatures also reached high levels, with oceans experiencing their warmest June. Thousands of deaths were linked to the punishing heatwave across several European nations. Experts warn that such heatwaves will become more frequent and intense in a warming world.

Several countries experienced all-time highs in June as Europeans endured unprecedented heat and dangerously elevated overnight temperatures.

Western Europe experiences its hottest June on record amid escalating climate change and intensified heatwaves, warns Copernicus.