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Talk About the Weather in German Like a Native

Did you know that every minute of the day, one billion tons of rain falls on the earth? Hard to believe, considering the climate crisis! Of course, all that rain is not equally shared across the planet.

So, would you mention this fascinating fact to your new German acquaintance? Well, small talk about local weather is actually a great conversation-starter. Everyone cares about the weather and you’re sure to hear a few interesting opinions! Seasons can be quite unpredictable these days and nobody knows the peculiarities of a region better than the locals.

GermanPod101 will equip you with all the weather vocabulary you need to plan your next adventure. The weather can even be an important discussion that influences your adventure plans. After all, you wouldn’t want to get caught on an inflatable boat with a two-horsepower motor in Hurricane Horrendous!

Table of Contents

• Talking about the weather in Germany
• Words for the first day of spring
• Do You Know the Essential Summer Vocabulary?
• Must-Know Autumn vocabulary
• GermanPod101 can prepare you for any season.

1. Talking about the weather in Germany

If you’re like me, your day’s activity plan is likely to begin with a strong local coffee and a chat about what the sky is doing. After all, being prepared could be the difference between an amazing day and a miserable one! Luckily, it’s not difficult to comment on German weather – just start with these simple words and phrases.

1- The rain is falling on the street – Der Regen fällt auf die Straße.

Watercolor artists, take out your paints! You might not be able to venture out on foot today, but just embrace the rain as part of your German experience. When the rain stops, the air will be clean and colours vibrant.

2- The snow has covered everything – Der Schnee hat alles bedeckt.

A fresh blanket of snow is irresistibly beautiful. Pull on your boots and beanie, and leave your tracks in this foreign landscape. Don’t resist the urge to build a snowman – you need this!

3- Fluffy cloud – flauschige Wolke

When you’re waiting for a warm beach day, fluffy white clouds in a blue sky are a good sign. Don’t forget your sunscreen, as clouds will intensify the UV rays hitting your skin.

4- The water froze on the glass – Das Wasser gefror auf dem Glas.

Night temperatures can get chilly and might freeze the condensation on your windows. A good way to clear them up is with warm salt water.

5- The heavy rain could cause flash flooding – Dieser starke Regen könnte eine heftige Überschwemmung verursachen.

If you’re visiting Germany in the wet season, it’s important to stay informed when heavy rain sets in, so keep an eye on the weather radar . Avoid river activities and rather spend this time making a home-cooked meal and brushing up on your German weather words.

6- Flood – Überschwemmung

If you do get caught in a flood, your destination should no longer be ‘home’, but the nearest high ground.

7- The typhoon has hit – Draußen ist es windig.

Not all countries experience typhoons, but you need to know when to prepare for one! It will be very scary if you’ve never experienced one before. Your local neighbours are the best people to advise you on where to take shelter, as they’ve been doing it for generations. Be sure to get the low-down at the first sign of rough weather!

8- Check the weather report before going sailing – Prüfe den Wetterbericht, bevor du segeln gehst.

When planning an outdoor activity, especially on a body of water, always be prepared for a change in the weather. Ask your hotel receptionist or neighbour where you can get a reliable daily weather report, and don’t forget your sweater!

9- Today’s weather is sunny with occasional clouds – Das heutige Wetter ist sonnig mit gelegentlichen Wolken.

Sunny weather is the dream when traveling in Germany! Wake up early, pack the hats and sunblock and go and experience the terrain, sights and beautiful spots. You’ll be rewarded with happy vibes all around.

10- A rainy day – ein regnerischer Tag

Remember when you said you’d save the German podcasts for a rainy day? Now’s that day!

11- Scenic rainbow – malerischer Regenbogen

The best part about the rain is that you can look forward to your first rainbow in Germany. There’s magic in that!

12- Flashes of lightning can be beautiful, but are very dangerous – Das Aufleuchten von Blitzen kann schön sein, ist aber sehr gefährlich.

Lightning is one of the most fascinating weather phenomena you can witness without really being in danger – at least if you’re sensible and stay indoors! Did you know that lightning strikes the earth 40-50 times per second? Fortunately, not all countries experience heavy electric storms!

13- 25 degrees Celsius – fünfundzwanzig (25) Grad Celsius

Asking a local what the outside temperature will be is another useful question for planning your day. It’s easy if you know the German term for ‘degrees Celsius’.

14- His body temperature was far above the usual 98.6 degrees Fahrenheit – Seine Körpertemperatur war weit über den normalen 98,6 Grad Fahrenheit.

Although the Fahrenheit system has been replaced by Celsius in almost all countries, it’s still used in the US and a few other places. Learn this phrase in German in case one of your companions develops a raging fever .

15- Today the sky is clear – Heute ist der Himmel heiter.

Clear skies mean you’ll probably want to get the camera out and capture some nature shots – not to mention the great sunsets you’ll have later on. Twilight can lend an especially magical quality to a landscape on a clear sky day, when the light is not filtered through clouds.

16- Light drizzle – leichter Nieselregen

Days when it’s drizzling are perfect for taking in the cultural offerings of Germany. You could go to the mall and watch a German film, visit museums and art galleries, explore indoor markets or even find the nearest climbing wall. Bring an umbrella!

17- Temperature on a thermometer – Temperatur auf einem Thermometer

Because of the coronavirus, many airports are conducting temperature screening on passengers. Don’t worry though – it’s just a precaution. Your temperature might be taken with a no-touch thermometer, which measures infrared energy coming off the body.

18- Humid – feucht

I love humid days, but then I’m also a water baby and I think the two go together like summer and rain. Find a pool or a stream to cool off in – preferably in the shade!

19- With low humidity the air feels dry – Bei geringer Feuchtigkeit fühlt sich die Luft trocken an.

These are the best days to go walking the hills and vales. Just take at least one German friend with you so you don’t get lost!

20- The wind is really strong – Der Wind ist sehr stark.

A strong wind blows away the air pollution and is very healthy in that respect. Just avoid the mountain trails today, unless you fancy being blown across the continent like a hot air balloon.

21- Windy – windig

Wind! My least favourite weather condition. Of course, if you’re a kitesurfer, a windy day is what you’ve been waiting for!

22- Wet roads can ice over when the temperature falls below freezing – Nasse Straßen können vereisen, wenn die Temperatur unter den Gefrierpunkt fällt.

The roads will be dangerous in these conditions, so please don’t take chances. The ice will thaw as soon as the sun comes out, so be patient!

23- Today is very muggy – Heute ist es sehr schwül.

Muggy days make your skin feel sticky and sap your energy. They’re particular to high humidity. Cold shower, anyone? Ice vest? Whatever it takes to feel relief from the humidity!

24- Fog – Nebel

Not a great time to be driving, especially in unknown territory, but keep your fog lights on and drive slowly .

25- Hurricane – Wirbelsturm

Your new German friends will know the signs, so grab some food and candles and prepare for a night of staying warm and chatting about wild weather in Germany.

26- Killer tornado – Todestornado

If you hear these words, it will probably be obvious already that everyone is preparing for the worst! Definitely do whatever your accommodation hosts tell you to do when a tornado is expected.

27- It’s cloudy today – Es ist bewölkt heute.

While there won’t be any stargazing tonight, the magnificent clouds over Germany will make impressive photographs. Caption them in German to impress your friends back home!

28- Below freezing temperatures – Temperaturen unter dem Gefrierpunkt

When the temperature is below freezing, why not take an Uber and go shopping for some gorgeous German winter gear ?

29- Wind chill is how cold it really feels outside – Windkühle beschreibt wie kalt es sich draußen wirklich anfühlt.

Wind doesn’t change the ambient temperature of the air, it just changes your body temperature, so the air will feel colder to you than it actually is. Not all your German friends will know that, though, so learn this German phrase to sound really smart!

30- Water will freeze when the temperature falls below zero degrees celsius – Wasser wird gefrieren, wenn die Temperatur unter null Grad Celsius fällt.

If you’re near a lake, frozen water is good news! Forgot your ice skates? Don’t despair – find out where you can hire some. Be cautious, though: the ice needs to be at least four inches thick for safe skating. Personally, I just slide around on frozen lakes in my boots!

31- Waiting to clear up – dass es aufheitert

Waiting for the weather to clear up so you can go exploring is frustrating, let’s be honest. That’s why you should always travel with two things: a scintillating novel and your German Nook Book .

32- Avoid the extreme heat – der extremen Hitze ausweichen

Is the heat trying to kill you? Unless you’re a hardened heatwave hero, definitely avoid activity, stay hydrated and drink electrolytes. Loose cotton or linen garb is the way to go!

33- Morning frost – Morgenfrost

Frost is water vapour that has turned to ice crystals and it happens when the earth cools so much in the night, that it gets colder than the air above it. Winter is coming!

34- Rain shower – Regenschauer

Rain showers are typically brief downpours that drench the earth with a good drink of water.

35- In the evening it will become cloudy and cold – Abends wird es bewölkt und kalt werden.

When I hear this on the German weather channel, I buy a bottle of wine (red, of course) and wood for the fireplace. A cold and cloudy evening needs its comforts!

36- Severe thunderstorm – starkes Gewitter

Keep an eye on the German weather maps if it looks like a big storm is coming, so you’ll be well-informed.

37- Ice has formed on the window – Eis hat sich auf der Fensterscheibe gebildet.

You could try this phrase out on the hotel’s helpful cleaning staff, or fix the problem yourself. Just add a scoop or two of salt to a spray bottle of water – that should work!

38- Large hailstones – große Hagelkörner

As a kid, I found hail crazy exciting. Not so much now – especially if I’m on the road and large hailstones start pummeling my windscreen!

39- Rolling thunder – grollender Donner

The rumble of rolling thunder is that low-volume, ominous background sound that goes on for some time. It’s strangely exciting if you’re safely in your hotel room; it could either suddenly clear up, or escalate to a storm.

40- Sleet – Schneeregen

Sleet is tiny hard pieces of ice made from a mixture of rain and melted snow that froze. It can be messy, but doesn’t cause major damage the way hail does. Pretty cool to know this word in German!

2. Words for the first day of spring

You know the feeling: your heart skips a beat when you wake up and spring has sprung! Spring will reward you with new blossoms everywhere, birdsong in the air, kittens being born in the neighborhood and lovely views when you hit the trails. Pack a picnic and ask a new German friend to show you the more natural sights. Don’t forget a light sweater and a big smile. This is the perfect time to practice some German spring words !

3. Do You Know the Essential Summer Vocabulary?

Summer! Who doesn’t love that word? It conjures up images of blue skies, tan skin, vacations at the beach and cruising down the coast in an Alfa Romeo, sunglasses on and the breeze in your hair. Of course, in Germany there are many ways to enjoy the summer – it all depends on what you love to do. One thing’s for sure: you will have opportunities to make friends, go on picnics, sample delicious local ice-cream and maybe even learn to sing some German songs. It’s up to you! Sail into German summer with this summer vocab list , and you’ll blend in with ease.

4. Must-Know Autumn vocabulary

Victoria Ericksen said, “If a year was tucked inside of a clock, then autumn would be the magic hour,” and I agree. Who can resist the beauty of fall foliage coloring the German landscape? Birds prepare to migrate; travelers prepare to arrive for the best weather in Germany.

The autumnal equinox marks the moment the Sun crosses the celestial equator, making day and night almost equal in length. The cool thing about this event is that the moon gets really bright – the ‘harvest moon’, as it’s traditionally known.

So, as much as the change of season brings more windy and rainy days, it also brings celebration. Whether you honor Thanksgiving, Halloween or the Moon Festival, take some time to color your vocabulary with these German autumn words .

Winter is the time the natural world slows down to rest and regroup. I’m a summer girl, but there are fabulous things about winter that I really look forward to. For one, it’s the only season I get to accessorize with my gorgeous winter gloves and snug down coat!

Then, of course, there’s ice skating, holiday decorations and bonfires. As John Steinbeck said, “What good is the warmth of summer, without the cold of winter to give it sweetness?” Get ready for the cold season with our list of essential Winter words !

6. GermanPod101 can prepare you for any season.

Now that you know how to inquire and comment on the weather in Germany, you can confidently plan your weather-ready travel itinerary. How about this for an idea: the next time you’re sitting in a German street café, try asking someone local this question:

“Do you think the weather will stay like this for a few days?” If you loved learning these cool German weather phrases with us, why not take it a step further and add to your repertoire? GermanPod101 is here to help!

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How to Talk About the Weather in German

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Regardless of the language, everyone likes to talk about the  weather . Learning how to talk about the weather in German is a key part of learning the language. This means you'll need to learn more than just the  terms for the weather in German . You will also need to adjust  how  you talk about the weather. As with many other countries, Germany measures weather-related issues like barometric pressure and temperatures differently than in the U.S. There are even a few hidden vocabulary traps you'll need to learn to avoid when talking about how warm or cold you are in German.

When you're in German-speaking Europe , you also need to learn how to listen to a typical weather forecast. For example, you may need einen Regenschirm (an umbrella ) if Regen   (rain) is in the Wettervorhersage (weather forecast).

Weather-Related Vocabulary and Phrases in German

The tables list common weather phrases and vocabulary. Review the chart below to learn many common German weather words and weather-related expressions. The table offers the German phrase or question on the left with the English translation on the right. In German, weather phrases can begin with  es  (it is, or it's) or  es ist  (which also means "it is" or "it's). You use  es  with a verb  and es ist  with an adjective. 

Das Wetter Expressions

A Note About Dative Phrases

Although it is OK to say "I'm hot/cold" in English, this is not the case in German. To express that you feel hot or cold in German, use a dative pronoun —   dir (to you) and  mir (to me) in the examples above. In German, you say, "to me, it is hot" rather than "I am hot," which in German would roughly translate as "you are in heat."

Indeed, if you want to  speak German , you'll also have to know your dative prepositions. Many dative prepositions are common terms in German, such as  nach   (after, to),  von  (by, of) and  mit  (with). It's hard to speak without them. Simply put,  dative prepositions  are governed by the dative case. That is, they are followed by a noun or take an object in the dative case.

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How to Talk About the Weather in German

Learning to talk about the weather in German is a useful skill for everyday German, and something that will come up in conversation quite frequently.

The weather in Germany and other European countries varies hugely throughout the year, and can be quite unpredictable. Because of this, it’s a common topic of conversation and can be a good topic to talk about even when you’re still new to speaking German.

After reading this post you will know:

• How to ask and talk about the weather in German
• Essential nouns, verbs and adjectives to describe the weather
• How to use correct grammar and phrases to sound like a native

Essential German weather vocabulary

If you want to talk about the weather in German, a good place to start is to get to know some weather nouns:

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Asking about the weather in German

The most common way to ask how the weather is in German is to say:

If you want to know what the weather will be like during a specific time, say, tomorrow or next week, you can just add an adverb of time to the end of the question:

As an alternative, you can ask if someone has seen the weather forecast:

Talking about the weather in German

Imagine you’re on holiday and a friend back home has asked you wie ist das Wetter da? (how’s the weather there?) How would you reply?

Well that answer depends of course on what the weather is actually doing, so let’s take a look at some of the basics you can choose from:

Fortunately for English speakers, English and German have many similar weather words, so learning these basics isn’t too challenging. The only tricky one on this list is bedeckt (overcast) but bear in mind that Decke means ‘cover’ or ‘blanket’ so you can see how overcast means covered.

When talking about the weather in German, like in English, we always use the third person singular es (it):

German uses both verbs and adjectives to describe what the weather is doing. Adjectives are ‘describing words’ and help to form a picture of how something ‘feels’ , ‘it is warm’, ‘it is windy’ etc.

Sometimes we need to use a verb instead to describe the action of weather , ‘it is raining’, ‘it is snowing’. Sometimes we use a completely different verb to describe the action of a noun. For example we can say es ist sonnig (it is sunny), but we can also say die Sonne scheint (the sun is shining), with the verb scheinen (to shine) being conjugated.

You can see the difference between adjectives and verbs in the table above because adjectives can’t be used on their own and require the helping verb sein (to be), which is conjugated: es ist sonnig (it is sunny).

A verb is just used the same as other verbs, we have the subject, es (it) (the weather) and then the verb, which is conjugated:

Talking about changes in the weather

Let’s go back to that little holiday you’ve taken. The weather’s taken a turn for the worse, and you’re sitting in your tent in the Black Forest listening to the rain pouring down outside. You take a look at your weather app and see this:

How would you describe the upcoming weather? ‘Today it’s raining but it’s getting better.’

To create this phrase in German, we need to use the verb werden (to become):

Note : In Germany and much of Europe (including the UK where I’m from) we use the temperature measurement Celsius. The German word Grad (degrees) can be used to describe both Celsius and Fahrenheit depending on which you prefer to use.

How to say ‘I’m hot / cold’ in German

If you want to express that you’re feeling hot or cold, you could be mistaken for thinking a simple ich bin kalt / heiß would be correct. However German doesn’t want to make things too easy. When expressing how you are feeling in regards to temperature, we have to use the dative pronoun, mir .

Think of it like this, mir translates as ‘to me’ so when expressing how we’re feeling in terms of temperature we need to say ‘to me it’s cold or hot’.

It’s important to not default to the incorrect phrase ich bin… since this has completely different meanings to what you think you’re saying. Ich bin kalt would effectively mean you’re a cold person, as in unfeeling, dead inside. Ich bin heiß is used to express arousal and promiscuous feelings.

I made this mistake very early in my German learning journey. Luckily a Dutch friend of mine corrected me and explained why I shouldn’t go around saying ich bin heiß before I could embarrass myself too much!

This same format can be used to ask others if they’re feeling warm or cold:

German Weather Idioms

Since the weather has been such a staple of conversation for such a long time, a number of idioms or sayings about the weather have developed in the German language. Idioms are a favourite topic of mine because they are so much fun to learn, and can make you sound like a native speaker.

Here are a few German weather idioms to try out:

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List of German Weather Nouns, Adjectives & Verbs

By now you’ve probably noticed that many of the weather words you’ll use have similarities between their noun, adjective and verb forms. Not every weather term has a version of all 3, but the similarities between them mean you can learn extra words easily once you know the noun.

Below are all the weather terms you’ve learned in this post so you can compare the similarities easily.

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Words and expressions to talk about the German weather

The weather is always a safe topic in conversation and small talk. Germany is no exception: people like to talk about the weather. Asking weather-related questions and being able to understand the answers is also useful to know what to wear in every season and how to plan your outdoor activities. We’ll introduce you to common German weather words and expression!

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Asking about the weather in german.

Questions about “das Wetter” (the weather) are straightforward in German. While Germans will ask about the current situation outside, they’re just as much concerned with the future outlook. It’s important to them to know the weather forecast, “die Wettervorhersage”!

• Wie ist das Wetter heute / morgen?  = How’s the weather today / tomorrow?
• Ist es warm / kalt / schön / schlecht?  = “Is it warm / cold / good / bad?
• Wie ist die Wettervorhersage für heute / morgen?  = What is the weather forecast for today / tomorrow?
• Wie viel Grad sind es? = What’s the temperature? (literally: how many degrees is it?)
• Wie warm / kalt ist es?  = How warm / cold is it?

Talking about the weather in German

Answering weather-related questions in German is often possible with a simple statement. Similarly to  telling the time in German , you can say “Es ist…” (It is… ) followed by the appropriate adjective:

• Es ist schönes / schlechtes Wetter.  = It is nice / bad weather.
• Es ist heiß / kalt / kühl / frisch / warm.  = It is hot / cold / cool / fresh / warm.
• Es ist sonnig / bewölkt / regnerisch / verschneit / windig / neblig / trüb / klar  = It is sunny / cloudy / rainy / snowy / windy / foggy / hazy / clear.

Of course, instead of describing the weather with an adjective, you can make short statements with a verb. Note that instead of using the progressive as in English (It’s raining), German employs the simple present: “Es regnet.” (It rains).

• Die Sonne scheint. = The sun is shining (the sun shines).
• Es windet . = It’s windy (literally: the wind blows).
• Es schneit.  = It’s snowing (it snows).
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Weather conditions and seasons in German

In Germany, you’ll definitely experience the four seasons in full swing, and each of them will bring distinct weather conditions. The following vocabulary list will not only help you talk about the climate, seasons and weather conditions in German, it also enables you to better understand the forecast.

• Did you know that Germany’s cold weather has led to many  winter idioms ?

Expressing comfort or discomfort in German

Of course, the Germans are happy when the sun is shining and pleasant weather generally lifts the mood and makes everyone and everything more agreeable. But complaining about the weather is just as delightful! Here’s how you express comfort or discomfort in regard to temperatures or the weather:

• Mir ist (zu) kalt / warm / heiß / kühl.  = I’m too cold / warm / hot / cool.
• Ist es dir zu heiß / kalt?  = Are you too hot / cold?
• Es ist so schwül!  = It’s so humid / muggy!
• Ich schwitze.  = I’m sweating.
• Es ist wunderschönes / schreckliches Wetter.  = It is beautiful / terrible weather.
• So ein Mistwetter!  = Such lousy weather!
• Es sieht nach Regen / Schnee / Gewitter aus.  = It looks like rain / snow / a thunderstorm.
• Es ist tolles Badewetter!  = It’s great swimming / beach weather!

Mist in the sense of haze is “Dunst” in German. Although the word “Mist” is used to talk about the weather (see above), it’s one of the many  false friends in German and English .

Beware that German uses the “ Dativ ” (dative) to express how a certain temperature feels to you. The dative pronoun such as “mir” or “dir” (to me, to you) is followed by a statement with an adjective: “Mir ist warm” means “It is warm to me.” Using the wrong case could result in a declaration of desire: “Du bist heiß” is the literal translation of “you’re hot” in the sense of “you’re attractive”.If that is indeed the route you want the conversation to take, talking about the weather is only a starter: take a look at these  flirty German phrases  if you want to learn how to make eyes at someone!

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How to Talk About Weather in German: Phrases for Every Season

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Talking about the weather is a common conversation starter in many cultures, including in German-speaking countries. Whether you’re planning your day, making small talk, or discussing seasonal changes, knowing how to describe the weather in German can be incredibly useful. Here are phrases and vocabulary that cover all seasons, ensuring you’re prepared to chat about the weather at any time of the year.

Basic Weather Vocabulary:

• Das Wetter (The weather) — “Wie ist das Wetter heute?” (What’s the weather like today?)
• Die Sonne (The sun) — “Die Sonne scheint.” (The sun is shining.)
• Der Regen (The rain) — “Es regnet.” (It’s raining.)
• Der Schnee (The snow) — “Es schneit.” (It’s snowing.)
• Die Wolke (The cloud) — “Der Himmel ist bewölkt.” (The sky is cloudy.)
• Der Wind (The wind) — “Es ist windig.” (It’s windy.)
• Die Temperatur (The temperature) — “Welche Temperatur haben wir?” (What’s the temperature?)
• “Im Frühling wird es wärmer.” (In spring, it gets warmer.)
• “Die Blumen fangen an zu blühen.” (The flowers start to bloom.)
• “Aprilwetter kann sehr wechselhaft sein.” (April weather can be very changeable.)
• “Im Sommer ist es oft heiß und sonnig.” (In summer, it’s often hot and sunny.)
• “Wir sollten ins Freibad gehen.” (We should go to the outdoor swimming pool.)
• “Nachts kann es gewittern.” (It can thunderstorm at night.)

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• “Im Herbst fallen die Blätter.” (In autumn, the leaves fall.)
• “Es wird kühler und oft neblig.” (It gets cooler and often foggy.)
• “Wir sollten unsere Jacken nicht vergessen.” (We shouldn’t forget our jackets.)
• “Im Winter ist es kalt und es schneit.” (In winter, it’s cold and it snows.)
• “Die Tage sind kurz und die Nächte lang.” (The days are short and the nights long.)
• “Es ist die perfekte Zeit für Wintersport.” (It’s the perfect time for winter sports.)

Discussing Weather Preferences:

• “Ich mag sonniges Wetter lieber.” (I prefer sunny weather.)
• “Ich hasse es, wenn es regnet.” (I hate it when it rains.)
• “Schnee ist schön, aber nur von drinnen.” (Snow is beautiful, but only from inside.)

Planning According to Weather:

• “Sollen wir das Picknick verschieben? Es sieht nach Regen aus.” (Should we postpone the picnic? It looks like rain.)
• “Packe eine Sonnenbrille ein, es wird sonnig.” (Pack sunglasses, it’s going to be sunny.)
• “Bei diesem Wetter bleibt man am besten zu Hause.” (In this weather, it’s best to stay home.)

Talking about the weather in German is not just about stating observations; it’s about sharing experiences, making plans, and expressing preferences. With these phrases and vocabulary for every season, you’ll be well-equipped to engage in weather-related conversations with confidence, whether you’re in a German-speaking country or just practicing your language skills.

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Have you noticed lately that the weather’s been… different? For example, right now, the weather where I’m from already feels like summer weather when it should just feel like spring weather. You know that easy, breezy, cozy, warm, sunny but not too sunny kind of spring weather . Sounds like the perfect spring season right, ha ha, but that’s not what’s happening. So, yeah, that means it currently feels a bit hotter than usual. Blech. On another note, I am concerned that summer might feel too hot compared to the past summers. Don’t get me wrong, summer weather is nice but not when it is extremely hot because that is a different story. However, that’s only my opinion. What about you, what are your thoughts on summer weather? And what’s the weather like these days where you’re from?.

• The season: die Jahreszeit (dee ya-res-tsait)
• The summer: der Sommer (der zom-muh)
• The autumn or the fall: der Herbst (der herbst)
• The winter: der Winter (der vin-tuh)
• The spring: der Frühling (der fruuh-ling)
• The temperature: die Temperatur (dee tem-peh-ra-tuur)
• The weather condition: die Wetterlage (dee vet-ehr-la-geh)
• The snow: der Schnee (der shnee)
• The thunder: der Donner (der don-ner)
• The drizzle: der Nieselregen (der nee-sel-reh-gen)
• The rain: der Regen (der reh-gen)
• The hail: der Hagel (der hah-gel)
• The blizzard: der Schneesturm (der shnee-sturm)
• The rainbow: der Regenbogen (der reh-gen-bo-gen)
• The wind: der Wind (der vind)
• The humidity: die Feuchtigkeit (dee fuyk tig-kite)
• The sun: die Sonne (dee zon-nuh)
• How’s the weather: wie ist das Wetter (vee is das vet-tuh)
• How’s the weather today: wie ist das Wetter heute (vee ist das vet-tuh hoy-tuh)
• What’s the weather forecast today: wie ist die Wettervorhersage für heute (vee ist dee vet-tuh-for-huh-sa-guh fuur hoy-tuh)
• It is warm: es ist warm (es ist varm)
• It is hot: es ist heiß (es ist haiss)
• It is very hot: es ist sehr heiß (es ist zehr haiss)
• It is humid: es ist feucht (es ist fuykt)
• It is chilly: es ist kühl (es ist kuuhl)
• It is cold: es ist kalt (es ist kalt)
• It is clear: es ist klar (es ist klar)
• It is drizzling: es nieselt (es nee-zelt)
• It is raining: es regnet (es reg-net)
• It is snowing: es schneit (es shnayt)
• It is hailing: es hagelt (es hag-elt)
• It is cloudy: es ist bewölkt (es ist be-voulkt)
• It is windy: es ist windig (es ist vin-dig)

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Learning Objective

Say what the weather is like

Success Criteria

I can sing a German song about the weather

I can use the German words for the seasons, windy, foggy and cloudy

I can translate a script about the weather

I can perform a weather forecast in German

Key Vocabulary

All of the vocabulary from Weather 1 , especially vocabulary about the sun, rain and snow.

Extra Vocabulary

Es ist windig

Es ist wolkig

Es ist neblig

Es ist ... Grad

Heiß oder Kalt

Oft oder immer

Hell oder dunkel

der Wetterbericht

d er Frühling

Hallo, ich heiße ...

Großbrittanien

Deutschland

Lesson Context

You will need to prepare more resources than usual this lesson. Because of the amount of learning and activities, the lesson starts with a brief revision of a weather song instead of a 'card' activity.  The children will revise answers to 'wie ist das Wetter' from last week but this week more vocabulary such as windy and cloudy will be introduced. The children will learn the seasons and will link that up with weather and they will also perform weather reports where they will revisit some of their 'country' vocabulary. The children will translate a German transcript and the lesson will also end with translations where they will play 'Zusammen' in the form of 'who wants to be a millionaire'.  

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Hand outs which the children can take home for revision

Background map of Europe with 5 countries from the slides labelled (in German)

Weather Symbols to stick on the map (use page 3 of hand out)

Video Recorder to film weather reports

A3 copy of page 3 of the hand out (with large weather symbols)

A weather calendar  which the children can independently learn from and update after the lesson. 

Main Introduction

Communicate LO and SC

Slide 3 - Starter activity - 'Wie ist das Wetter' song

Sag mir nach each line of this song which was learnt at the end of last lesson.  Give the children a couple of minutes to practise and then ask pairs to come up to perform the song. Then sing the song as a class.

Slides 4 - 10 - 'Wie ist das Wetter heute' practise

Ask randomly selected children 'wie ist das Wetter heute'. The children have to give to sentences in reply, depending on which weather slide is on the IWB. If a child gives two relevant sentences to the slide, they earn a reward .  Start with slides 5 -7 where the answers are on the IWB and then move onto slides 8 - 10, where there is simply a weather symbol. All vocabulary that the children need is on their hand outs

Slide 11 - More Weather Expressions

Sag mir nach the vocabulary on the slide. Now refer to the large A3 version of the weather symbol sheet (page 3 on the children's hand outs) which should be stuck on the wall somewhere near the IWB. Leaving slide 11 on the IWB, point at some of the symbols and ask the children 'wie ist das Wetter heute?' As they did last week, the children should try to give two answers for each symbol. For example, if you point at the snowy clouds, a child could say: 'es ist wolkig und es schneit'.

On their tables with a partner, one child points at a weather symbol and asks 'wie ist das Wetter heute?' The partner replies with 2 sentences relevant to the question. The children need to use the hand out for this task. Remind the children to use 'Lob' such as 'fantastisch' or 'prima' when their partner is correct.

Slides 12 - 15 - The Seasons

Sag mir nach each season and simply ask 'wie ist das Wetter im Herbst/Winter/Frühling/Sommer?' The children to answer with 'im Herbst/Winter/Frühling/Sommer ....'

Slide 16 - Weather Script Translation

The children should now know all of the vocabulary to translate the script on this slide. Model the conversation with a more able child. The child says the writing in black and you read the red writing. Give the children 5 - 10 minutes to translate the script into English, which is also on their hand outs. They may use a pencil if they wish. Tell them that you will randomly select 2 children at the end of the translation time - 1 to translate the first 6 lines and 1 to translate the last 6. If they translate accurately they will win a reward .

Slides 17 - 23 - Weather Report

Explain to the children that they now have all of the vocabulary they need to do their own weather reports. Sag mir nach the countries they can use (slides 18 - 22, previously learnt in Colours 2 with Flags .) Explain that if they want to point to a different country, they can simply say 'hier' which means 'here'. Model how to perform a weather report, for example:

Hallo, ich heiße Ethan

In Deutschland ist es kalt

In Großbrittanien scheint die Sonne (die Sonne scheint is also fine)

In Polen ist es kalt und wolkig

Hier ist es windig aber warm

Danke, tschüss

Model again, using different vocabulary. Now let the children practise their own weather report with their partner for 5 - 10 minutes, using pages 2 or 4 of their hand outs. After the time is up, ask for volunteers to perform the weather report in front of the large map (and class and camera). The children may do the report in pairs if they wish.   

Plenary - Slides 24 - 44 - Wer wird Millionär?

'Zusammen' activity. Children to work with a partner using a wipe board and pen but today we will using the 'who wants a be a millionaire' style slides.  

• Say the English and bring up the four possible German answers
• The children work together quietly to write the correct letter on their wipe boards - A, B, C or D
• After the time limit the children reveal their answers simultaneously
• Repeat for the next question

*Extension - Get the children to write the German before any of the options appear.

*Note - I feel it helps learning to let the children have a 'break' after question 3 so that they can look and learn from their sheets. Go back to the quiz after 2 minutes 'break'.

Assessment and Evidence

Observe and ask questions

Refer back to the success criteria after the 'Zusammen' activity (or weather reports if you run out of time) 

Check achievement of the Success Criteria by questioning randomly selected children (using lollipop sticks)  

Recorded evidence of the children performing the weather reports

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Talking About the Weather in German: Essential Expressions

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When it comes to small talk in Germany, one topic that is sure to come up is the weather. Germans love to discuss the weather and it is a common way to start a conversation or make small talk. Whether you are visiting Germany or learning the language, knowing weather expressions and phrases can help you communicate with locals and engage in conversations. In this blog post, we will provide you with basic vocabulary, common phrases and idioms, and tips for improving your weather-related German vocabulary.

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Basic Vocabulary for Weather Expressions in German

To start off, let’s learn some basic weather expressions in German. Here are a few essential phrases that will come in handy:

– “Es regnet” – It’s raining – “Es ist sonnig” – It’s sunny – “Es ist bewölkt” – It’s cloudy – “Es ist windig” – It’s windy – “Es schneit” – It’s snowing – “Es ist neblig” – It’s foggy

In addition to these expressions, it is also important to know some vocabulary related to temperature, wind, and precipitation. Here are a few examples:

– “Die Temperatur” – The temperature – “Der Wind” – The wind – “Der Regen” – The rain – “Der Schnee” – The snow – “Der Nebel” – The fog

Common Weather Phrases and Idioms in German

Germans have a variety of weather-related phrases and idioms that are commonly used in conversation. These phrases often reflect the German culture and their unique perspective on weather. Here are a few examples:

– “April, April, der macht was er will” – This phrase translates to “April, April, it does what it wants.” It is used to describe the unpredictable weather in April, which can change from sunny to rainy in an instant.

– “Es zieht wie Hechtsuppe” – This idiom translates to “It’s windy like fish soup.” It is used to describe a very windy day or a strong gust of wind.

– “Es regnet Bindfäden” – This phrase translates to “It’s raining cats and dogs.” It is used to describe heavy rain or a downpour.

These phrases and idioms add a touch of cultural flavor to your conversations and can help you connect with locals on a deeper level.

Asking and Answering Questions About the Weather in German

Now that you have learned some basic weather expressions, let’s move on to asking and answering questions about the weather in German. Here are a few examples:

– “Wie ist das Wetter heute?” – What’s the weather like today? – “Ist es kalt?” – Is it cold? – “Regnet es?” – Is it raining? – “Wie viel Grad sind es?” – What is the temperature?

To answer these questions, you can use phrases like:

– “Es ist kalt und regnerisch” – It’s cold and rainy. – “Ja, es regnet” – Yes, it’s raining. – “Es sind 20 Grad” – It’s 20 degrees.

These questions and answers will help you engage in conversations about the weather and keep the small talk flowing.

Describing Weather Conditions in German

In addition to asking and answering questions about the weather, it is also important to be able to describe different weather conditions in German. Here are a few examples:

– “Es ist sonnig” – It’s sunny. – “Es ist bewölkt” – It’s cloudy. – “Es ist windig” – It’s windy. – “Es schneit” – It’s snowing. – “Es ist neblig” – It’s foggy.

By learning these phrases, you will be able to accurately describe the weather conditions and engage in more detailed conversations.

Talking About Seasons and Weather Patterns in German

Now let’s move on to talking about seasons and weather patterns in German. Here are a few examples:

– “Im Sommer ist es heiß” – In the summer it’s hot. – “Im Winter schneit es oft” – In the winter it often snows. – “Im Frühling blühen die Blumen” – In the spring the flowers bloom. – “Im Herbst fallen die Blätter” – In the autumn the leaves fall.

By learning these phrases, you will be able to talk about different seasons and weather patterns in German and have more in-depth conversations about the weather.

Weather-related Activities and Hobbies in German

In addition to discussing the weather, it is also useful to know how to talk about weather-related activities and hobbies in German. Here are a few examples:

– “Ich gehe gerne im Regen spazieren” – I like to go for a walk in the rain. – “Ich fahre gerne Ski im Winter” – I like to ski in the winter. – “Ich mache gerne Picknick bei schönem Wetter” – I like to have a picnic in nice weather. – “Ich gehe oft schwimmen im Sommer” – I often go swimming in the summer.

By learning these phrases, you will be able to talk about your favorite weather-related activities and hobbies and connect with locals who share similar interests.

Using Weather Expressions in German Small Talk and Conversations

Now that you have learned various weather expressions and phrases, let’s discuss how to use them in small talk and conversations. Here are a few examples:

– “Das Wetter ist heute wirklich schön, oder?” – The weather is really nice today, isn’t it? – “Es ist so kalt heute, ich wünschte ich hätte eine Jacke mitgebracht” – It’s so cold today, I wish I had brought a jacket. – “Hast du gehört, dass es morgen regnen soll?” – Did you hear that it’s supposed to rain tomorrow? – “Ich hoffe, dass der Sommer dieses Jahr warm und sonnig wird” – I hope that the summer will be warm and sunny this year.

By using these weather expressions in your conversations, you will be able to engage in small talk and connect with locals on a more personal level.

Tips for Improving Your Weather-related German Vocabulary

If you want to improve your weather-related German vocabulary, here are a few tips:

– Practice with flashcards: Create flashcards with weather expressions and vocabulary and review them regularly to reinforce your learning.

– Watch German weather reports: Tune into German weather reports or watch them online to hear weather-related vocabulary in context.

– Read German weather forecasts: Look for German weather forecasts online or in newspapers to familiarize yourself with different weather conditions and patterns.

By incorporating these tips into your language learning routine, you will be able to expand your weather-related German vocabulary and feel more confident in conversations about the weather.

Practice and Review Exercises for Talking About the Weather in German

To practice and review what you have learned about talking about the weather in German, here are a few exercises:

– Ask and answer questions about the weather with a partner or in a group setting. – Describe different weather conditions using the vocabulary and phrases you have learned. – Use weather expressions in conversations or role play scenarios.

Additionally, you can review vocabulary and phrases by creating flashcards or taking quizzes online. By regularly practicing and reviewing, you will solidify your knowledge and become more comfortable discussing the weather in German.

In conclusion, talking about the weather is a common topic of conversation in Germany. By learning basic vocabulary, common phrases and idioms, and practicing asking and answering questions about the weather, you will be able to engage in small talk and connect with locals. Remember to also describe different weather conditions, talk about seasons and weather patterns, and discuss weather-related activities and hobbies. With these tips and exercises, you will improve your weather-related German vocabulary and feel more confident in conversations about the weather.

What are some essential expressions for talking about the weather in German?

Some essential expressions for talking about the weather in German include “Wie ist das Wetter heute?” (What’s the weather like today?), “Es ist sonnig” (It’s sunny), “Es regnet” (It’s raining), “Es schneit” (It’s snowing), and “Es ist bewölkt” (It’s cloudy).

How do you ask about the temperature in German?

To ask about the temperature in German, you can say “Wie viel Grad sind es?” (What’s the temperature?) or “Wie warm/kalt ist es?” (How warm/cold is it?).

What are some common weather-related verbs in German?

Some common weather-related verbs in German include “regnen” (to rain), “schneien” (to snow), “blitzen” (to lightning), “donnern” (to thunder), and “stürmen” (to storm).

How do you describe the intensity of the weather in German?

To describe the intensity of the weather in German, you can use adjectives such as “leicht” (light), “stark” (strong), “heftig” (heavy), and “gemäßigt” (moderate).

What are some weather-related idioms in German?

Some weather-related idioms in German include “Es fällt kein Meister vom Himmel” (No one is born a master), “Es ist noch kein Meister vom Himmel gefallen” (Practice makes perfect), and “Es ist noch kein Meister vom Himmel gefallen” (Rome wasn’t built in a day).

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How to speak about the WEATHER in German?

Wie ist das Wetter? (How is the weather?) Whether we’re talking to our grandma or our friend in Berlin, this remains a standard question. Learn all possible German answers to this question in this video!

Ich bin Spring German Lehrerin Brunhild und hier kommen die wichtigsten Wetterbedingungen! (I am Spring German teacher Brunhild and here are the most important weather conditions!)

1. Die Temperatur (The temperature)

Most important for our choice of outfit is probably the temperature outside. It could be…

• warm (warm)
• kühl (cool) or
• kalt (cold)

KIM Heute ist es angenehm warm! Nicht so kühl wie gestern. (Today it’s pleasantly warm! Not as cool as yesterday.)

DANIA Ich finde es kalt! In Dubai ist es immer schön warm. (I find it cold! In Dubai it is always nice and warm.)

KIM Ist es dort nicht total heiss? (Isn’t it totally hot there?)

Fun fact: I come from München (Munich) which usually has nice weather. Even the wind is warm (warm) and trocken (dry). This is because the wind comes from the south and has lost most of it’s humidity over the alps, hence warms up quite well on it’s descend towards München (Munich). In fact, it is as warm as if it would come from a giant blow dryer. Maybe why the official term for this wind has become Föhn (foehn), which is also happens to be the German word for blow dryer!

MARIE Und? Wie ist das Wetter in München? (So? How is the weather in Munich?)

MONIKA Windig, aber warm! Wir haben einen angenehmen Föhn! (Windy, but warm! We have a pleasant foehn!)

MARIE Ich bin neidisch. Hier regnet es und der Wind ist eiskalt. Das reinste Dreckswetter! (I’m envious. Here it rains and the wind is ice cold. Such a filthy weather!)

CHUNK ALERT

Das reinste Dreckswetter (Such a filthy weather) literally means “The purest dirtweather”. And by purest, we mean the filthiest! It is really mean – but only to the weather – and great to release some steam.

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2. Sonne, Regen oder Wind? (Sun, rain or wind?)

Obviously, we all prefer die Sonne (the sun). Right? But unfortunately, there is also…

• der Regen (the rain)
• der Wind (the wind)
• die Wolken (the clouds) and worst of all
• der Sturm (the storm). And when it’s really cold, der Regen turns into…
• der Schnee (the snow)

These nouns rarely stand by themselves. Often they come with some powers. For example:

• D ie Sonne scheint. (The sun shines.)
• Der Regen nieselt. (The rain drizzles.)
• Der Wind bläst. (The wind blows.)
• Die Wolken ziehen vorbei. (The clouds pass by.)
• Der Sturm wütet. (The storm rages.)
• Der Schnee fällt. (The snow falls.)

EVA Der Regen nieselt … Ich hasse verregnetes Wetter … Scheint morgen die Sonne? Ich will sonnen. (The rain drizzles… I hate rainy weather… Does the sun shine tomorrow? I want to sunbathe.)

KIM Es wird nicht sonnig. Es soll bewölkt, verregnet und windig werden. Vielleicht sogar stürmisch! (It’s not going to be sunny. They say it’s going to be cloudy, rainy and windy. Maybe even stormy!)

Eva Was für ein Dreckswetter. (What a filthy weather.)

See what the girls did there? They used an even smoother way of addressing the weather by using adjectives! This is how you can do it:

• Die Sonne sc heint (The sun shines) turns into → Es ist sonnig! (It’s sunny!)
• Der Regen nieselt   (The rain drizzles) turns into → Es ist verregnet! (It’s rainy!)
• Der Wind bläst (The wind blows) turns into → Es ist windig! (It’s windy!)
• Die Wolken ziehen vorbei   (Clouds pass by) turns into → Es ist bewölkt! (It’s cloudy!)
• Der Sturm wütet   (The storm rages) turns into → Es ist stürmisch! (It’s stormy!)
• Der Schnee fällt   (The snow falls) turns into → Es ist verschneit! (It’s snowy!)

But what happens with us when the weather goes nuts?

3. Regen macht uns nass (Rain makes us wet)

Obviously, the condition of our clothes and skin will be influenced by the weather.

• Die Sonne macht uns braun … oder rot (The sun makes us brown… or red)
• Regen macht uns nass (Rain makes us wet) aber (but)
• Wind trocknet uns (Wind dries us)
• Sonne trocknet uns auch (Sun dries us, too).

EVA Hi! Ich habe gehört du kommst aus Dubai. Wie ist das Wetter dort? (Hi! I heard you are from Dubai. How is the weather there?)

DANIA Es ist immer heiss. Die Sonne scheint den ganzen Tag! Keine einzige Wolke zieht vorbei! (It is always hot. The sun is shining all day! Not a single cloud passes through!)

EVA Wow! Ihr müsst ganz schön schwitzen! (Wow! You must really sweat!)

DANIA Mit Klimaanlage hält man es aus. Die Sonne macht mich glücklich. (With air conditioning, it’s bearable. The sun makes me happy.)

Some people experience that their mood is tightly linked to the weather! Me, for example.

• Sonne macht mich glücklich. (Sun makes me happy.)
• Schnee macht mich friedlich. (Snow makes me peaceful.)
• Regen deprimiert mich. (Rain depresses me.)
• Sturm motiviert mich. (Storm motivates me.)

Do you agree? Does the weather have similar or different effects on you? Share your experience in the comments.

Now, do you feel comfortable answering the question of questions, Wie ist das Wetter? (How is the weather?) I sure hope you do.

Brunhild is a language-enthusiast who spent half of her childhood in Germany, half in Sweden. After getting her first job in Norway and her second job in Switzerland, she developed a taste for learning languages up close. Eventually, her journey would lead her to live and work in six countries, always with the ambition to encounter natives in their own language. This has led her to learn French and Norwegian as well as basic Japanese, Russian and Greek. Today, Brunhild lives in Stockholm and enjoys helping others on their way to become polyglots! Apart from teaching German, Brunhild is crazy about acting.

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MAXKim, du siehst heute sehr hübsch aus.(Kim, you look very pretty today.) KIMWirklich? Nur heute? Danke…(Really? Just today? Thank you…) MAXImmer doch.(Always.) Flirten auf Deutsch will gelernt sein! (Flirting in German has to be learned!) So let’s learn it! Mein Name ist Spring German Lehrerin Brunhild. Hier kommen 3 Tips, wie du auf Deutsch flirten…

This is the German at home: you will hear this in a German-speaking household!

MUTTERKinder!(Kids!) KINDJa?(Yes?) MUTTERKommt, das Essen ist fertig!(Come, the food is ready!) KINDWir kommen!(We’re coming!) Hallo! Ich bin Spring German Lehrerin Denisa (Hello! I’m Spring German teacher Denisa), and in this video, you will learn all the chunks you will hear when in a German-speaking household. Be it as a guest or a family member. Los…

This is how you TELL the TIME in German (like Germans do)

VANESSAIch bin so krank. Welcher Tag ist heute überhaupt?(I’m so sick. What day is it today anyway?) DENISADu Arme. Heute ist Dienstag.(You poor thing. Today is Tuesday.) If you want to learn how to say all seven days of the week in German, you are at the right place at the right time. Ich bin…

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