A2 Weather Vocabulary: How to Talk About the Weather — A2 English vocabulary lesson by Langcom

A2 Weather Vocabulary: How to Talk About the Weather

Raúl Maguiña

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August 5, 2026

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Learning weather vocabulary helps you describe the world around you and understand daily conversations. In English, we often ask What’s the weather like? to find out about current conditions. You can answer with simple phrases like It’s sunny, It’s raining, oder It’s cold. This A2 vocabulary is essential for everyday communication, whether you are planning an outdoor activity or just chatting with a friend. Knowing these words also helps you understand weather reports and forecasts, which are common in many English-speaking countries. Mastering these basic terms will significantly improve your ability to talk about daily life and prepare you for tasks like describing pictures or answering personal questions in exams such as the A2 Key.

How Do We Ask About the Weather?

To ask about the weather, we use two main questions.

  • The most common question is: What’s the weather like?
  • You can also ask: How is the weather?

Both questions mean the same thing. They ask for a description of the current weather.

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Basic Weather Words for A2

We use the verb to be with weather adjectives. For example, It is sunny.

Here are some common words to describe the weather:

  • Sunny: When the sun is shining. It's sunny today.
  • Cloudy: When there are many clouds in the sky. It's cloudy this morning.
  • Rainy: When it is raining. It's rainy, so take an umbrella.
  • Windy: When there is a lot of wind. It's windy, so wear a jacket.
  • Snowy: When it is snowing. It's snowy in winter.
  • Foggy: When there is thick fog. It's foggy, so drive carefully.
  • Stormy: When there is a storm with strong wind and rain. It's stormy tonight.

Sometimes we use nouns with There is oder There are.

  • There is sun. (Less common than It's sunny.)
  • There are clouds.
  • There is rain.
  • There is wind.
  • There is snow.
  • There is fog.
  • There is a storm.

Talking About Temperature

We use adjectives to describe how hot or cold it is.

  • Hot: Very high temperature. It's hot in summer.
  • Warm: Pleasant, not too hot, not cold. It's warm and sunny.
  • Cool: A little cold, but comfortable. It's cool in the evening.
  • Cold: Low temperature. It's very cold in winter.

To state the exact temperature, we say It's followed by the number and degrees Celsius (oder Fahrenheit).

Zum Beispiel: It's 25 degrees Celsius. oder It's 5 degrees.

Describing Future Weather

To talk about the weather tomorrow or next week, we use will oder be going to.

  • It will be sunny tomorrow.
  • It's going to rain later.

These forms help you make predictions about future weather conditions.

Common Weather Words: Noun and Adjective Forms
Noun Adjektiv
Sun Sunny
Cloud Cloudy
Rain Rainy
Wind Windy
Snow Snowy
Fog Foggy
Storm Stormy

Beispiele

  • What's the weather like in London today?
  • It's sunny and warm, about 22 degrees.
  • Tomorrow, it will be cloudy and cool.
  • It's raining heavily right now.
  • Be careful, it's very foggy outside.
  • I hope it's not windy at the beach.
  • In winter, it often gets snowy here.

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Häufige Fehler bei Spanischsprechern

Spanish speakers sometimes confuse weather adjectives and nouns. In English, we usually use adjectives with It's.

  • Falsch: It's sun.
  • Richtig: It's sunny. oder There is sun.
  • Falsch: It's rain.
  • Richtig: It's rainy. oder It's raining. oder There is rain.

Remember to use the adjective form when describing the general weather condition with It's.

Häufig gestellte Fragen

What's the difference between What's the weather like? and How is the weather?

Both questions ask for a description of the current weather and mean the same thing. You can use either one.

How do I talk about temperature?

You can say It's hot, It's cold, It's warm, oder It's cool. To give an exact number, say It's 20 degrees Celsius.

Will I need weather vocabulary for the A2 Key exam?

Yes, weather vocabulary is very useful for the A2 Key (KET) exam. In the Speaking Part 1, you might be asked about your daily life, which could include talking about the weather in your country or your favorite season. You might also see weather descriptions in Reading and Writing tasks.

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