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German Weather Vocabulary – Talk About the Weather in German

Flat vector-style illustration of a female teacher explaining German weather vocabulary like die Sonne, der Regen, der Schnee, and der Wind with icons on a green chalkboard.

Learn the essential German vocabulary and phrases to describe weather conditions, seasons, and forecasts – great for everyday conversation and listening practice.

Why Learn German Weather Vocabulary?

Talking about the weather is a common topic in daily conversations. It’s also useful for understanding news, forecasts, and small talk in German-speaking countries.

Basic Weather Words and Conditions

  • das Wetter – weather
  • die Sonne – sun
  • der Regen – rain
  • der Schnee – snow
  • der Wind – wind
  • die Wolke – cloud
  • der Sturm – storm

Useful Weather Verbs

  • scheinen – to shine (Die Sonne scheint.)
  • regnen – to rain (Es regnet.)
  • schneien – to snow (Es schneit.)
  • wehen – to blow (Der Wind weht.)

Seasons and Temperature Vocabulary

  • der Frühling – spring
  • der Sommer – summer
  • der Herbst – autumn
  • der Winter – winter
  • heiß – hot
  • kalt – cold
  • warm – warm
  • kühl – cool

Common Phrases to Talk About the Weather

  • Wie ist das Wetter heute? – What’s the weather like today?
  • Es ist sonnig und warm. – It’s sunny and warm.
  • Es ist bewölkt. – It’s cloudy.
  • Es sind 20 Grad. – It’s 20 degrees.

Tips for Practicing Weather Vocabulary

  • Watch German weather forecasts
  • Write a daily weather journal in German
  • Use flashcards with pictures of weather scenes

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