August 2026 was the hottest month ever recorded in the world, according to available data. The average global temperature reached 16.96 degrees Celsius during this month.
This value represents an increase of 1.65 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels, highlighting a concerning trend of accelerated global warming.
Western Europe was particularly affected by this phenomenon, having also experienced the hottest summer ever recorded in the region. This result is part of a sequence of temperature records observed in recent years.




