Record Heat All Over Oceania and Southeast Asia — June Shatters Tropical Temperature Records
Marek Kučera 
The beginning of June has seen an intense surge of extreme heat sweeping across Oceania and Southeast Asia, breaking longstanding temperature records across multiple tropical locations. This early summer heatwave is notable for pushing both daytime highs and nighttime lows to unprecedented levels, signaling a worrying trend in regional climate extremes.
In New Caledonia, the small island of Ile Surprise registered a new record for the hottest June night, with the minimum temperature staying unusually high at 26.3°C. Such elevated nighttime temperatures are particularly concerning because they prevent natural cooling, exacerbating heat stress for both people and ecosystems.
Similarly, Penang in Malaysia experienced an unprecedented minimum temperature of 29.0°C, marking its hottest June night ever recorded. This extreme overnight warmth can have significant health impacts, as the human body relies on cooler nights to recover from daytime heat.
In Australia, Kalbarri recorded a minimum temperature of 19.8°C.
Thailand’s popular island destination Koh Samui set a new June daytime high record with a maximum temperature of 37.9°C. This scorching daytime heat adds pressure on tourism, agriculture, and natural habitats already stressed by shifting climate patterns.
Together, these records paint a clear picture of intensifying heatwaves across tropical regions of Oceania and Southeast Asia. The combination of record-setting day and night temperatures reflects the broader global trend.
Illustration picture: https://news.mongabay.com/2022/04/beyond-co2-tropical-forests-a-cool-solution-to-climate-crisis-study-finds/
