London, Yiannis Haniotakis

In the summer of 2025 it was the warmest in the history of the United Kingdom, according to Temporary data from the British Meteorological Service (Met Office), which also reveal that one summer or even warmer than this year is now 70 times more likely than anthropogenic factors.

The average temperature in the country from June 1st to August 31st was 16.10 degrees Celsius, higher than the average of 1.51 ° C. The previous record of 15.76 ° C was recorded in 2018.

“The persistent heat this year is due to a combination of factors, such as high -pressure dominance, unusual warm seas around the United Kingdom and dry territories from spring. These conditions have created an environment where heat accumulates rapidly and remains, with both the maximum and the minimum temperatures being significantly above the average. “Explains Meteorologist Emily Carlyil.

It is noteworthy that all five warmest summers in UK history have been recorded since 2000:

  • 2025: 16.10 ° C (average temperature)
  • 2018: 15.76 ° C
  • 2006: 15.75 ° C
  • 2003: 15.74 ° C
  • 2022: 15.71 ° C

This summer in the United Kingdom was marked by four heatwave periods, relatively short in duration. The highest temperature recorded was 35.8 ° C at Kent’s Favressama price remaining the record of 40.3 ° C in July 2022.

By comparison, in the summer of 1976 remains a milestone because of the prolonged heatwith 16 days where the temperature exceeded 32 ° C, compared to nine days in 2025.

Met Office’s scientific analysis shows that under normal circumstances we would expect to see a summer like 2025 about once every 340 years, while in today’s climate we expect to see such summers about once every 5 years.

Summer was also drier than usual, with rainfall reaching only 84% of the long -term average. The distribution was uneven, with the central, southern and eastern parts of England and Wales being particularly dry, unlike the northwestern areas, especially in Scotland, which were much wetter.

Finally, the sunshine was increased throughout the UK, reaching the 110% of the average.