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What happened
According to Spain's national weather service, summer 2025 was the hottest on record, with an average temperature of 24.2°C (75.5°F) from June 1 to August 31. This surpassed the previous record of 24.1°C set in 2022 and was 2.1°C above the national average from 1991-2020. The highest temperature recorded was 45.8°C (119.3°F) in Jerez de la Frontera on August 17. The summer also witnessed devastating wildfires, with 382,000 hectares burned, exceeding the previous record of 306,000 hectares in 2022. The Mediterranean region is experiencing climate change impacts more severely, warming 20% faster than the global average, leading to increased health risks and environmental damage. The European Union's Copernicus Climate Change Service highlights that Europe has been warming at twice the global rate since the 1980s, primarily due to fossil fuel consumption.
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Key insights
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Record Temperatures: Spain's average summer temperature reached 24.2°C, the highest since records began.
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Wildfire Impact: A record 382,000 hectares burned in wildfires, highlighting the severity of climate change.
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Mediterranean Warming: The Mediterranean region is warming 20% faster than the global average.
Takeaways
Spain's record-breaking summer temperatures underscore the urgent need to address climate change.