On April 23, 2025, climate organizations reported that despite Europe experiencing its hottest year on record, 2025 is unlikely to surpass 2024 in global temperatures.

March 2025 temperatures in Europe were recorded at 1.6°C above pre-industrial levels, marking a concerning trend for the continent.

Climate scientist Gavin Schmidt predicts that 2025 may become the third hottest year on record, following 2024 and 2023, but ahead of 2016.

The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) and Copernicus Climate Change Service reported that March 2025's average global temperature was 1.6°C higher than pre-industrial levels, and 0.26°C above the previous highest March record set in 2014.

WMO Secretary-General Celeste Saulo emphasized that Europe is the fastest-warming continent, facing severe impacts from extreme weather events.

Forecasting tools related to El Niño and La Niña are essential for disaster preparedness, potentially saving millions in economic losses, according to Saulo.

La Niña, which influenced weather patterns from December 2024 to April 2025, has brought beneficial rainfall to some tropical regions while also causing severe droughts in others.

While La Niña has improved conditions for marine life along the Pacific coast, it has exacerbated food insecurity in the Horn of Africa due to significant droughts.

Concerns persist regarding the United States' withdrawal from the Paris Agreement and reductions in climate funding, which threaten global climate efforts and the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

Amnesty International USA's Executive Director Paul O’Brien has called for the U.S. to take a leadership role in reducing carbon emissions and supporting transitions to zero-carbon economies.

The WMO forecasts a 60% chance of returning to ENSO-neutral conditions by mid-2025, which could help stabilize weather patterns and improve agricultural planning.

In January 2025, Arctic sea ice reached its lowest extent, being 6% below average, highlighting the ongoing impacts of climate change.