Weather in German
Essential weather in German includes die Sonne (sun), der Regen (rain), der Schnee (snow), der Wind (wind), die Wolke (cloud), das Gewitter (thunderstorm), der Nebel (fog), warm (warm), kalt (cold), heiß (hot), sonnig (sunny), and bewölkt (cloudy).
Talking about the weather is one of the most practical skills for everyday German conversation. Whether you are checking the forecast before a trip, making small talk with neighbors, or describing the current conditions, these twelve words form the foundation of weather vocabulary at the A1 level.
German weather words follow standard noun gender patterns, so learning the correct article with each noun helps you build accurate sentences. The adjectives in this list work with standard German sentence structures to describe conditions you encounter daily.
Word list
Tips
- Weather nouns in German require their articles: die Sonne, der Regen, der Schnee. Memorizing the gender with each word prevents errors in longer sentences.
- Use the adjectives sonnig and bewölkt to describe the sky, while warm, kalt, and heiß describe temperature. This distinction keeps your descriptions clear.
- The phrase Wie ist das Wetter? (How is the weather?) is the standard question. Answer with Es ist plus an adjective, such as Es ist kalt or Es ist sonnig.
FAQ
What is the German word for sun?
The German word for sun is die Sonne. It is a feminine noun, so it takes the article die.
How do you say it is raining in German?
You say Es regnet to mean it is raining. The verb regnen is used directly without needing the noun der Regen in this construction.
What is the difference between warm and heiß?
Warm means warm or mild, while heiß means hot. Use warm for pleasant temperatures and heiß for very high heat, such as a summer day above 30 degrees Celsius.