The United Kingdom, traditionally associated with frequent rain, overcast skies and moderate temperatures, recorded its warmest and sunniest year on record in 2025, the Met Office said in a statement. Experts said the data was "a clear demonstration” of the impact of climate change on Britain's climate. With an average annual temperature of 10.09 degrees Celsius, 2025 surpassed the previous record of 10.03 degrees Celsius, set in 2022. It is the first time that the 10 degrees Celsius threshold