Warning of hellish summer 2025”: Extreme heat on the Mediterranean is imminent!

Warning of hellish summer 2025”: Extreme heat on the Mediterranean is imminent!

In times of extreme weather, the Foreign Office warns against traveling to popular holiday destinations on the Mediterranean in the summer of 2025. Italy, Spain and Greece are particularly affected. Temperatures are expected to exceed 40 degrees Celsius in Greece, which poses a significant risk for holidaymakers.

The situation has worsened in recent years. Heat waves repeatedly led to droughts and forest fires around the Mediterranean. In Greece, authorities are not only dealing with extreme heat, but also with water shortages, particularly affecting the popular Greek islands. Parliament is already discussing measures to control this critical situation.

Important recommendations for travelers

The Federal Foreign Office offers a number of recommendations for travelers. This includes drinking enough water and using sunscreen, especially on hikes and excursions. Physical exertion during the midday heat should be avoided at all costs. The use of light, light-colored clothing made from natural materials is recommended to better tolerate the heat.

Babies, children, seniors and people with chronic illnesses are particularly at risk. To protect these groups, vacationers should always charge a cell phone and have a power bank with them so that they can use the emergency number 112 in Europe in the event of an emergency.

Current weather warnings and developments

The phenomenon of extreme weather events is not only evident in Greece. Italy has been suffering from severe water shortages for several weeks, particularly in the central and southern regions and in Sardinia, where the environmental agency “ISPRA” has imposed a medium drought warning level. The highest alert level applies in Sicily.

France is also spared from the extreme heat, but has to contend with the risk of forest fires in southern France and Corsica. Meteorologists warn of a possible “hellish summer of 2025” in southern Europe and Germany. Despite these prorogative predictions, there are experts who consider such a prediction to be premature.

Travelers who want to visit the affected regions should always be informed about the latest developments. The website Meteoalarm.org offers helpful information about weather hazards in Europe.

Overall, holidaymakers in the popular Mediterranean countries in 2025 should remain vigilant and take the advice given seriously to ensure their safety and health. These warnings from the Foreign Office, backed up by various weather experts, provide a clear indication of how climate is increasingly impacting our travel plans.

Those interested can find more information about this in the reports from RTL and Travel reporter.