Britons have experienced the hottest summer of 2025

• This year's summer has been the hottest in the history of Great Britain.
• Four heatwaves were recorded, with the maximum temperature reaching 35.8°C.
• Significant regional differences in precipitation and temperature were noted.

Great Britain, according to previous data from the Meteorological Office, has experienced "almost certainly" the hottest summer in its entire recorded history. The average temperature across the country was 16.13°C, which notably surpasses the previous record of 2018, when the average temperature was 15.76°C.

This summer, the country recorded four heatwaves, with the highest temperature of 35.8°C recorded in Faversham, Kent, on July 1. The summer began with a heatwave in June, which brought temperatures above 33°C, while in September, another heatwave raised temperatures to 33.4°C.

However, despite the scorching weather, in the middle of summer in some regions, particularly in Scotland and the northern counties, strong rains were observed. Statistically, in the middle of Great Britain, only 72% of the usual summer precipitation was received, while in some regions, such as central and southern England, the situation was particularly dry.

Meteorologists indicate that climate changes are making summers warmer and drier, with nine of the last ten years (2016-2025) bringing temperatures that exceed long-term norms. It is expected that the full statistical data for the summer will be published on September 1.

Tags: Europe/Weather