State of the Climate in Africa 2024

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12 May 2025

Key messages

Africa has warmest decade on record
Sea surface temperature record high in 2024
Droughts and floods destroy lives and livelihoods
Natural climate drivers like El Niño play a role
Digital transformation offers major potential
Early warnings and climate adaptation must be scaled up

Supplement: State of Climate Services 2024

Supplement: Significant Weather & Climate Events 2024

The World Meteorological Organization’s latest State of the Climate in Africa 2024 report reveals that extreme weather and climate change are intensifying hunger, insecurity, and displacement across Africa, impacting every facet of socio-economic development.

2024 ranked as one of the warmest years on record, with unprecedented sea-surface temperatures and widespread marine heatwaves. The report outlines severe challenges for agriculture, food and water security, health, and education—while also highlighting emerging opportunities through AI, mobile tools, and advanced weather models. It calls for urgent investment in infrastructure, data sharing, and inclusive services to strengthen early warning systems and climate resilience.

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State of the Climate 2024: User Survey

This survey is intended for users of WMO’s State of the Climate reports as the team looks to improve and renovate the products. It consists of three sections and should take 5-10 minutes to complete. We thank you in advance for your answers, your input is very important to us.

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State of the Climate 2024: Key Climate Indicator Data

The Key Climate Indicators dashboard is a companion to the WMO State of the Global climate reports. It provides access to the latest versions of selected key global indicators used in the report.

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Extreme Events in 2024: Dashboard

This interactive dashboard showcases all extreme events, such as heatwaves , droughts and floods, as reported by WMO Members in 2024.

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State of the Climate in Africa in 2024

About the State of the Climate in Africa series

The State of the Climate in Africa report provides details of extreme weather and climate change impacts in the entire region, from the Sahara to the Serengeti and from coastal waters to mountain peaks.

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