Activity Overview
Have students practice their weather expressions and seasons by selecting a representative image, categorizing it under an appropriate season, posing the question “What’s the weather like?”, and responding to it below each image. Since there are multiple possible weather expressions per season, have students target each one and place them under the appropriate seasonal column. Below are some of the most common expressions of weather in Spanish for each season.
El otoño:
Hace buen tiempo. / Hace fresco.
Hace viento. / Está nublado.
El invierno:
Hace (mucho) viento. / Nieva.
Hace (mucho) frío.
La primavera:
Llueve.
Hace sol. / Hace buen tiempo. / Hace fresco.
El verano:
Hace (mucho) calor. / Hace buen tiempo.
Hace (mucho) sol.
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Lesson Plan Reference
Activity Overview
Have students practice their weather expressions and seasons by selecting a representative image, categorizing it under an appropriate season, posing the question “What’s the weather like?”, and responding to it below each image. Since there are multiple possible weather expressions per season, have students target each one and place them under the appropriate seasonal column. Below are some of the most common expressions of weather in Spanish for each season.
El otoño:
Hace buen tiempo. / Hace fresco.
Hace viento. / Está nublado.
El invierno:
Hace (mucho) viento. / Nieva.
Hace (mucho) frío.
La primavera:
Llueve.
Hace sol. / Hace buen tiempo. / Hace fresco.
El verano:
Hace (mucho) calor. / Hace buen tiempo.
Hace (mucho) sol.
Template and Class Instructions
(These instructions are completely customizable. After clicking "Copy Activity", update the instructions on the Edit Tab of the assignment.)
Lesson Plan Reference
How Tos about Weather Expressions in Spanish
Plan a hands-on weather forecast project for your class
Engage students by having them create and present their own weather forecasts in Spanish. This interactive activity builds confidence in using weather expressions and boosts speaking skills.
Assign students to small groups and give each group a region or city
Promote collaboration by having groups research weather for different places. This encourages teamwork and lets students practice Spanish vocabulary in a real-world context.
Have each group write a simple weather report using Spanish expressions
Reinforce learning as students use phrases like Hace sol, Está nublado, or Hace frío in context. Encourage creativity and accuracy with vocabulary from your lessons.
Invite groups to present their weather reports to the class
Build speaking confidence as students deliver their forecasts. Use visuals such as drawings or printed images to make the reports engaging and easy to understand.
Facilitate a class discussion comparing weather across regions and seasons
Deepen understanding by highlighting differences and similarities in weather patterns. Encourage students to ask and answer questions in Spanish for additional practice.
Frequently Asked Questions about Weather Expressions in Spanish
What are common Spanish phrases to describe the weather?
Common Spanish weather phrases include Hace sol (It's sunny), Hace frío (It's cold), Hace calor (It's hot), Está nublado (It's cloudy), Llueve (It's raining), and Nieva (It's snowing).
How can I teach weather expressions in Spanish to high school students?
Use visual aids like images representing different weather conditions, have students categorize them by season, ask “What’s the weather like?” in Spanish (¿Qué tiempo hace?), and encourage students to respond using appropriate weather expressions.
What are some fun classroom activities for learning Spanish weather vocabulary?
Try interactive tasks such as matching images to weather phrases, creating weather charts by season, or role-playing weather forecasts—all of which help reinforce Spanish weather vocabulary in an engaging way.
Which Spanish weather expressions are used for each season?
In fall (otoño): Hace fresco, Hace viento, Está nublado. In winter (invierno): Hace frío, Nieva, Hace viento. In spring (primavera): Llueve, Hace sol, Hace buen tiempo, Hace fresco. In summer (verano): Hace calor, Hace sol, Hace buen tiempo.
How do I ask and answer 'What's the weather like?' in Spanish?
Ask “¿Qué tiempo hace?” and answer with phrases like Hace sol (It's sunny), Hace frío (It's cold), or Llueve (It's raining) to describe the weather in Spanish.
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