Weather Vocabulary in English: Learn to Talk About the Weather!

Talking about the weather is a common and essential part of daily conversation in English. Whether you’re chatting with friends, making small talk with colleagues, or planning your day, knowing weather vocabulary is super useful. This lesson will teach you important weather words in English, perfect for A2 level learners. You’ll learn how to understand and use these words to describe the weather and improve your spoken English!

Why Learn Weather Vocabulary?

Think about it – we talk about the weather all the time! Knowing weather vocabulary helps you in many ways:

Start conversations: “”Nice weather today, isn’t it?”” is a very common way to begin talking to someone.
Understand daily news and forecasts: Weather reports are full of these words. Understanding them helps you plan your day.
Describe your surroundings: You can tell people about the weather where you are, making your English more descriptive and interesting.
Improve your listening and speaking skills: Weather is a practical topic for practicing English in everyday situations.

So, let’s get started and learn some important weather vocabulary to boost your English speaking confidence!

Essential Weather Vocabulary Words

Here are some key weather words you need to know. We’ll break them down into categories to make them easier to learn.

Basic Weather Conditions

Sunny: When the sun is shining brightly and there are no clouds.
Example: “”It’s a sunny day today. Let’s go to the park!””
Cloudy: When the sky is full of clouds. The sun is hidden or not very strong.
Example: “”It’s cloudy this morning, but it might be sunny later.””
Rainy: When water is falling from the sky. We often use an umbrella when it’s rainy.
Example: “”Don’t forget your umbrella, it’s rainy outside.””
Windy: When the air is moving strongly. You can feel the wind blowing.
Example: “”It’s very windy today. Hold onto your hat!””
Snowy: When white, frozen water falls from the sky. This usually happens in cold places or in winter.
Example: “”It’s snowy! Let’s build a snowman.””
Foggy: When there are thick clouds close to the ground, making it difficult to see.
Example: “”It’s very foggy this morning. Drive carefully.””
Stormy: Weather with strong winds, heavy rain or snow, and sometimes thunder and lightning.
Example: “”The weather forecast says it will be stormy tonight.””

Describing Temperature

Hot: Very high temperature. You feel very warm.
Example: “”It’s hot in the summer. I like to drink cold drinks.””
Warm: Pleasantly high temperature, but not too hot.
Example: “”It’s a warm and comfortable day.””
Cool: Slightly cold, but not very cold.
Example: “”It’s getting cool in the evening. You might need a jacket.””
Cold: Low temperature. You feel chilly and need warm clothes.
Example: “”It’s very cold in winter. Wear a coat and gloves.””
Freezing: Extremely cold, below 0 degrees Celsius. Water turns into ice.
Example: “”It’s freezing outside! Be careful, the roads might be icy.””

Words Related to Rain

Rain: Water falling from the sky (general word).
Example: “”We had a lot of rain yesterday.””
Shower: A short period of light rain.
Example: “”There might be a shower this afternoon, but it won’t last long.””
Downpour: Very heavy rain that falls quickly.
Example: “”We got caught in a sudden downpour!””
Drizzle: Very light rain, like a fine mist.
Example: “”It’s just drizzling, you don’t really need an umbrella.””
Hail: Small balls of ice that fall like rain.
Example: “”We had hail during the storm. It was quite loud!””

Words Related to Wind

Wind: Moving air (general word).
Example: “”The wind is blowing strongly today.””
Breeze: A gentle and light wind.
Example: “”There’s a nice breeze coming from the sea.””
Gust: A sudden, strong burst of wind.
Example: “”Be careful of strong gusts of wind when you open your umbrella.””
Gale: A very strong wind, stronger than a breeze or gust.
Example: “”A gale is expected tomorrow, so stay indoors if possible.””
Hurricane/Typhoon/Cyclone: Very powerful storms with extremely strong winds and heavy rain (different names in different parts of the world).
Example: “”The news reported a hurricane approaching the coast.””

Other Useful Weather Words

Weather Forecast: A prediction about what the weather will be like in the future.
Example: “”Did you check the weather forecast for tomorrow?””
Temperature: How hot or cold it is, usually measured in Celsius (°C) or Fahrenheit (°F).
Example: “”The temperature today is 25 degrees Celsius.””
Humidity: How much water vapor is in the air. High humidity makes you feel sticky.
Example: “”The humidity is very high today, it feels very sticky.””
Climate: The usual weather conditions in a particular place over a long period.
Example: “”The climate in this region is hot and dry.””
Season: One of the four periods of the year: spring, summer, autumn (fall), winter.
Example: “”My favorite season is summer.””

Weather Vocabulary in Sentences – Examples

Let’s see how we can use these words in sentences when talking about the weather:

“”What’s the weather like today?”” (A common question to ask about the weather)
“”It’s raining heavily outside.”” (Describing strong rain)
“”The sun is shining, it’s a beautiful sunny day.”” (Describing a sunny day)
“”It’s quite cold, I need to put on a sweater.”” (Describing cold temperature)
“”The weather forecast says it will be cloudy tomorrow.”” (Talking about the forecast)
“”Be careful, it’s icy on the roads this morning.”” (Describing icy conditions – related to freezing)
“”Do you like windy days?”” (Asking about preference for windy weather)
“”The temperature is going to drop tonight.”” (Talking about temperature change)
“”We had a thunderstorm last night.”” (Describing a storm with thunder – related to stormy weather)
“”It’s a lovely warm evening for a walk.”” (Describing a pleasant warm evening)

Let’s Practice!

Now it’s your turn to practice using these weather words! Fill in the blanks in the sentences below with the correct weather vocabulary word.

Fill in the Blanks

It’s very ________ today, the sun is very bright.
I don’t like ________ weather, I prefer sunshine.
In winter, it’s often ________ and we see snow.
Be careful when it’s ________, the roads can be slippery.
The ________ says it will rain tomorrow.
It’s a ________ breeze, very pleasant on a hot day.
We had a heavy ________ last night, there was a lot of rain.
The ________ in July is usually very high here.
Autumn or ________ is my favorite time of year.
It’s not raining heavily, just a light ________.

Questions to Answer

Answer these questions about the weather. Try to use the new vocabulary you’ve learned!

What’s the weather like in your town/city today?
Do you prefer hot or cold weather? Why?
What do you usually do on a rainy day?
What is your favorite season and why?
Have you ever experienced a severe storm? Describe it.

Answers to Practice

Answers to Fill in the Blanks

It’s very sunny today, the sun is very bright.
I don’t like cloudy weather, I prefer sunshine.
In winter, it’s often cold and we see snow.
Be careful when it’s icy, the roads can be slippery.
The weather forecast says it will rain tomorrow.
It’s a gentle breeze, very pleasant on a hot day. (Note: ‘gentle’ is a good word to describe a breeze, although ‘breeze’ itself is already gentle)
We had a heavy downpour last night, there was a lot of rain.
The humidity in July is usually very high here.
Autumn or fall is my favorite time of year.
It’s not raining heavily, just a light drizzle.

Possible Answers to Questions

These are example answers, your answers might be different!

What’s the weather like in your town/city today? “”Today, it’s sunny and warm in my city.”” / “”It’s cloudy and a bit cool where I live.”” / “”It’s raining and windy in my town today.””
Do you prefer hot or cold weather? Why? “”I prefer warm weather because I like to be outside and do activities like swimming.”” / “”I prefer cold weather because I like to wear cozy clothes and drink hot chocolate.””
What do you usually do on a rainy day? “”On a rainy day, I usually stay home and read a book.”” / “”I like to watch movies when it’s raining outside.”” / “”Sometimes I go to a coffee shop on a rainy day.””
What is your favorite season and why? “”My favorite season is summer because I love the hot weather and long days.”” / “”I love autumn because of the beautiful colors of the leaves and the cooler temperatures.”” / “”Winter is my favorite season because I love snow and Christmas.””
Have you ever experienced a severe storm? Describe it. “”Yes, last year we had a big thunderstorm with very strong winds and heavy rain. It was a bit scary!”” / “”I remember a time when we had hail, and the small ice balls were falling very fast and hard.”” / “”Once I experienced a hurricane with very strong winds and a lot of rain that lasted for many hours.””

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