Pakistan witnessed its hottest June on record in 2025, with temperatures breaking long-standing records across multiple regions. The heatwave forms part of a larger global trend, as 12 countries— including Pakistan, Japan, Nigeria, and Spain — reported their warmest June in history.
According to data compiled by the European Copernicus Climate Change Service and analyzed by AFP, extreme temperatures affected around 800 million people across Asia, Europe, and Africa.
In Pakistan, the intense June heat followed an abnormally warm spring. Alongside nations like Iran, Afghanistan, Uzbekistan, and Tajikistan, Pakistan also experienced its hottest April-to-June period ever documented.
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Japan recorded its warmest June since 1898, with coastal sea temperatures rising by 1.2°C above the norm. The heat even disrupted the country’s iconic cherry blossom cycle. Similarly, South and North Korea faced their hottest June since records began.
In China, more than 100 weather stations reported record-breaking June temperatures, many exceeding 40°C. Europe also faced extreme heat, with 15 countries—including Spain, Italy, and several Balkan states—registering average temperatures over 3°C above normal.
Across Africa, Nigeria and other central and eastern countries experienced severe heatwaves. In South Sudan, authorities were forced to shut schools after multiple students fainted due to the scorching conditions.
