Climate Change: Record Ocean Temperatures Before El Niño Returns

Author: AfricaNewsPublished on: May 8, 2026Country: France

Environment & Climate

Climate Change: Record Ocean Temperatures Before El Niño Returns

According to the European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts, May 2026 could see record ocean temperatures. In April 2026, sea temperatures nearly matched those of 2024, with extreme marine heatwaves expected from the equatorial Pacific to the coasts of the United States and Mexico. The likely return of El Niño between May and July 2026 could make 2027 the hottest year on record, surpassing 2024.

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