Weather Words: Sunny, Cloudy, Stormy

Learn simple English words to talk about the weather you see every day.

Sunny Days

When the sky is sunny, the sun is bright and the day feels happy. On a hot summer day, people like to swim or sit in the shade. A warm morning is perfect for a walk in the park. After the rain, you can sometimes see a beautiful rainbow in the sky. When the sky is clear, you can see far into the distance.

Clouds and Rain

When the sky is cloudy, you can see white or grey clouds above you. A rainy day is good for staying inside with a hot drink and a book. Sometimes the rain is very light - we call this a drizzle. A short rain that starts and stops is called a shower. When the sky is overcast, the clouds cover the sun all day long.

Wind and Storms

Windy days make leaves, hair, and flags move around. A gust is a sudden, strong wind that comes and goes quickly. In a stormy night, the sky is dark and dangerous. You may hear loud thunder and see bright lightning flash in the clouds. It is always safer to stay inside when the weather is bad.

Weather Idioms in English

If you feel a little sick, you can say you are under the weather. When it rains very hard, people often say it is raining cats and dogs. The phrase rain or shine means we will do something in any kind of weather. English speakers use these weather idioms every day. Learning them makes your English sound more natural.