Over 12 countries recorded their hottest June on record, affecting nearly 800 million people worldwide.

In June 2023, 12 countries recorded their hottest month on record, with 26 others experiencing unusually high temperatures, affecting nearly 800 million people across Europe, Asia, and Africa. Europe saw temperatures 3°C above average, while Japan had its warmest June since 1898. Central Asia and sub-Saharan Africa also faced extreme heat, with some countries experiencing their hottest spring or June ever. Climate experts attribute the heatwaves to global warming.