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In 2026, France recorded its hottest summer since records began, with an average temperature of 24 degrees Celsius, 3.6 degrees Celsius above normal. The summer saw multiple heatwaves, resulting in 2,025 excess deaths, and significant wildfires. The French government is working on new measures to address climate change and adaptation.
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In 2026, France recorded its hottest summer since records began, with an average temperature of 24 degrees Celsius, 3.6 degrees Celsius above normal. The summer saw multiple heatwaves, resulting in 2,025 excess deaths, and significant wildfires. The French government is working on new measures to address climate change and adaptation.
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France records ‘hottest summer ever’ in 2026
France Records Hottest Summer on Record in 2026