How to Talk About Weather in Chinese
Learn Mandarin weather phrases for hot, cold, rain, and simple small talk.
Useful phrases
今天天气很好。
Jīntiān tiānqì hěn hǎo.
The weather is good today.
今天很热。
Jīntiān hěn rè.
It is hot today.
明天会下雨吗？
Míngtiān huì xiàyǔ ma?
Will it rain tomorrow?
How to use this pattern
Weather is a safe Mandarin small-talk topic and good for starting conversations.
Practice routine
Swap “热” with cold, comfortable, or rainy to practice different weather.
Common mistake
Mandarin says “今天很热”; do not translate “it is hot” word for word.
FAQ
How do I ask about weather?
Ask “今天天气怎么样？”
What does “会下雨” mean?
It means it will rain or is likely to rain.
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