August 2023 was the hottest August on record globally, marking the third consecutive month of record-breaking global temperatures. This continues a trend of rising global temperatures, with the last three months — June, July, and August — all setting new global heat records.
The figures were explained by BBC Weather Presenter Simon King. The consistent breach of previous temperature records highlights the ongoing impact of climate change. Scientists have previously warned that sustained periods of extreme heat are becoming more frequent and intense due to rising global average temperatures.