The Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S) has confirmed that July 2025 was the third-warmest July ever recorded globally, continuing a worrying upward trend in global temperatures. The month’s average surface air temperature reached 16.68°C, standing 0.45°C higher than the 1991–2020 average for July.
While July 2024 still holds the record as the hottest month on record, this year’s figures add to mounting evidence of accelerating climate extremes. Among the most notable events was Turkey’s all-time national temperature record of 50.5°C, an unprecedented figure that reflects the intensity of heatwaves gripping various parts of the globe.
The C3S report highlighted that southern Europe, North Africa, and parts of Asia faced prolonged and intense heatwaves, stressing both ecosystems and human health. Many regions also reported associated drought conditions, water scarcity, and increased wildfire risks.
Scientists warn that the persistence of such extreme temperatures is a clear indicator of the broader impacts of climate change, driven largely by greenhouse gas emissions. The combination of hotter summers, shifting rainfall patterns, and more frequent extreme weather events poses serious challenges for agriculture, energy supply, and public health.
The C3S data is part of its monthly Climate Bulletin, which provides global and regional temperature analyses, sea ice conditions, and other climate indicators. Experts stress that urgent action is needed to curb emissions and adapt to a rapidly warming world, as such trends are likely to intensify in the coming years.
