When it comes to small talk, the weather is a popular topic in many cultures, and Spanish is no exception. Here are some common phrases and vocabulary to help you talk about the weather in Spanish.
Basic Weather Vocabulary
Spanish
English
el tiempo
the weather
el clima
the climate
la temperatura
the temperature
el sol
the sun
la lluvia
the rain
la nieve
the snow
el viento
the wind
las nubes
the clouds
How to ask and answer About the Weather in Spanish
Spanish
English
¿Cómo está el tiempo?
the weather
¿Va a llover hoy?
Is it going to rain today?
Hay sol
It’s sunny
Hace calor / Hace frío
It’s hot / It’s cold
Está nublado
It’s cloudy
Está lloviendo
It’s raining
Está nevando
It’s snowing
¿Cuántos grados hace?
How many degrees is it?
Hace 25 grados
It’s 25 degrees
Extreme Weather Conditions in Spanish
Spanish
English
Hay una tormenta
There’s a storm
Hay un huracán
There’s a hurricane
Hay un tornado
There’s a tornado
Hay una ola de calor
There’s a heat wave
Hay una ola de frío
There’s a cold wave
Talking About Weather Changes
Spanish
English
Está refrescando
There’s a storm
Está haciendo más calor
It’s getting warmer
Va a llover
It’s going to rain
Va a nevar
It’s going to snow
Va a hacer mucho sol
It’s going to be very sunny.
Phrases to describe the weather conditions
Spanish
English
¡Hace mucho frío hoy!
It’s very cold today!
¡Qué calor hace!
It’s very hot today
¡No esperaba tanta lluvia!
I wasn’t expecting so much rain!
¡Qué día hermoso!
What a beautiful day!
Weather-related Objects
Spanish
English
el paraguas
the umbrella
la chaqueta
the jacket / coat
las botas de lluvia
the rainy boots
las gafas de sol
the sunglasses
la crema solar
the sun cream
Whether you’re traveling to a Spanish-speaking country or just want to practice your language skills, learning how to talk about the weather is a great way to start a conversation.
With this vocabulary and phrases, you’ll be able to ask and answer questions about the weather, describe different weather conditions, express preferences, and more. Remember to practice regularly and use these phrases in context to improve your Spanish skills.
