Belgium‘s weather in April 2025 showed remarkable signs of climate change, with a notably warm and dry month. According to the latest maandoverzicht, the average temperature reached 12.3 degrees Celsius, nearly 2 degrees above the long-term average. This trend highlights how our local climate is shifting in unexpected ways.
- April showed a warm, sunny, dry month
- Average temperature 2 degrees above normal
- Earliest recorded summer day on April 12
- Most temperature records set after 2000
- Recent weeks marked by unusual dryness
- Climate change drives increasing weather extremes
On 12 April, Belgium experienced its earliest recorded summer day since measurements began in 1892, with temperatures soaring above 25 degrees Celsius. Such early warmth is unprecedented and raises questions about what this means for our environment and daily lives. The report, dated 2025-05-01 13:14:00, also points to a pattern of increasing temperature records in recent decades.
How should Belgians prepare for these changing weather extremes? And what does this mean for the future of our climate? The answers lie in understanding recent Trends and their local impacts, as outlined below.
Why are these temperature records breaking so frequently, and what does it mean for Belgium? The data reveals a clear warming trend accelerated by climate change, with several key points to consider:
- 80% of daily temperature records have occurred since 2000, signaling rapid warming.
- Early summer days like April 12 are now possible due to rising average temperatures.
- Recent dry spells follow extremely wet months, showing increasing weather extremes.
As Belgium faces these shifting weather patterns, it is crucial for communities and policymakers to adapt and prepare for more frequent climate extremes. How can we better protect our environment and ourselves in the years ahead?
