Weather is one of the first things you learn in any language — it is universal, practical, and comes up in every conversation. Arabic weather words are also the source of many names, so learning them helps you recognize Arabic names too. Tap any word above to hear it.
Weather in sentences
| Arabic | Transliteration | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| الطقس حار اليوم | aṭ-ṭaqs ḥaar al-yawm | the weather is hot today |
| السماء صافية | as-samaa’ ṣaafiya | the sky is clear |
| تمطر كثيرا في الشتاء | tamṭur katheeran fee ash-shitaa’ | it rains a lot in winter |
| الرياح قوية | ar-riyaaḥ qawiyya | the wind is strong |
| الثلج نادر في السعودية | ath-thalj naadir fee as-sa3oodiyya | snow is rare in Saudi Arabia |
| اليوم بارد | al-yawm baarid | today is cold |
| الصيف حار جدا | aṣ-ṣayf ḥaar jiddan | summer is very hot |
Talking about the weather
| Arabic | Transliteration | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| كيف الطقس؟ | kayfa aṭ-ṭaqs? | how is the weather? |
| الطقس جميل | aṭ-ṭaqs jameel | the weather is nice |
| الجو مشمس | al-jaww mushmis | the weather is sunny |
| الجو غائم | al-jaww ghaa’im | the weather is cloudy |
| هل ستمطر؟ | hal sa-tamṭir? | will it rain? |
| الشمس ساطعة | ash-shams saaṭi3a | the sun is shining |
| ما درجة الحرارة؟ | maa darajat al-ḥaraara? | what is the temperature? |
Weather across the Arab world
| Region | Typical weather | Arabic term |
|---|---|---|
| Gulf (Saudi, UAE, Qatar) | hot, humid summers | حار ورطب |
| North Africa (Morocco, Tunisia) | mild winters, hot summers | معتدل شتاء، حار صيفا |
| Levant (Lebanon, Jordan) | rainy winters, dry summers | ممطر شتاء، جاف صيفا |
| Egypt | hot and dry most of the year | حار وجاف |
Cultural note
Weather is a common topic of small talk across the Arab world, and rain is generally seen as a blessing. The phrase الحمد لله (al-ḥamdu lillaah, “praise God”) is often the reply to “how are you?” regardless of the weather. Many Arabic names are weather-related, such as شمس (Shams, sun), قمر (Qamar, moon), and نجمة (Najma, star).
Practice
How do you ask 'how is the weather?' in Arabic?
hint: Use 'كيف' for 'how'
What is 'صيف' in English?
hint: It is one of the four seasons
How do you say 'the sky is clear' in Arabic?
hint: Use 'صافية' for 'clear'
Want weather phrases in full dialogues? Try the weather lesson.
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