The year 2023 has been marked by climatic extremes, with intense heatwaves that have set off global alarm bells. As winter approaches, there is growing speculation about the possibility of experiencing the warmest winter on record.

A recent analysis by the Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S), April 2023 was the fourth warmest April globally. The month was 0.32 degrees Celsius hotter than the 1991-2020 average, and temperatures across Europe showed a significant contrast.