🌤 Talking About Weather in Korean

If you're learning Korean, talking about the weather is an easy and natural way to start conversations — just like in English! ☀️❄️🌧 In this post, you'll learn how to describe weather conditions, ask about the forecast, and understand everyday expressions Koreans use when discussing the weather.

☁️ Why Learn Weather Expressions?

Small talk in Korean often starts with the weather. It’s a polite and friendly way to ease into a conversation. Knowing how to talk about today’s weather or how it feels outside is useful for daily life, travel, or chatting with your Korean friends.

🌡 Common Weather-Related Vocabulary

🇰🇷 Korean	🗣 Pronunciation	🌍 English
날씨가 좋아요	nal-ssi-ga jo-a-yo	The weather is nice
비가 와요	bi-ga wa-yo	It’s raining
눈이 와요	nun-i wa-yo	It’s snowing
덥네요	deop-ne-yo	It’s hot
추워요	chu-wo-yo	It’s cold
바람이 불어요	ba-ra-mi bu-reo-yo	The wind is blowing
습해요	seup-hae-yo	It’s humid
맑아요	mal-ga-yo	It’s clear/sunny

🌂 Example Sentences to Practice

🇰🇷 Korean	🗣 Pronunciation	🌍 English
오늘 날씨 어때요?	o-neul nal-ssi eo-ttae-yo?	How’s the weather today?
비 올 것 같아요.	bi ol geot gat-a-yo	I think it’s going to rain.
내일 눈이 올까요?	nae-il nun-i ol-kka-yo?	Will it snow tomorrow?
날씨가 정말 따뜻하네요!	nal-ssi-ga jeong-mal tta-tteut-ha-ne-yo!	The weather is really warm!

📚 Cultural Note

In Korea, talking about the weather is common not just among strangers but also between coworkers and even in text messages. Weather can be a way to express care (“Don’t forget your umbrella!”) or to start casual conversations. It’s especially popular in seasonal transitions like spring or fall when the weather shifts quickly.

📘 Practice Korean Weather in Real Life!

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