UK's Spring 2025: Hottest and Driest on Record

United Kingdom's Spring 2025: Record-Breaking Heat and Drought The United Kingdom experienced an unprecedented spring in 2025, marking the warmest and driest season since record-keeping began in 1884. The Met Office, the UK's national weather service, reported an average spring temperature of 9.5 degrees Celsius, 1.4 degrees above the long-term average. Rainfall was significantly below normal, reaching only 128.2 millimeters (5 inches), or 40% less than the long-term average. "Eight of the ten warmest springs in the UK have occurred in the last 25 years," stated a Met Office spokesperson, highlighting the long-term trend of rising temperatures. This spring's extreme conditions were further underscored by the fact that it was the sixth driest spring since 1836. The impact extended beyond the UK's borders, with surrounding areas also experiencing heatwaves and high sea surface temperatures. The Met Office's climate scientist, Emily Carlisle, commented on the situation, stating, "The UK's climate is changing, and what's most striking about the spring of 2025 is the combination of record heat, abundant sunshine, and extremely low rainfall." The record-breaking spring serves as a stark reminder of the ongoing effects of climate change and its impact on weather patterns worldwide.