Italian · Nature, Animals & Weather
"Weather" in Italian: tempo
il tempo
Note: forecast: il meteo
Weather in Italian is il tempo (TEM-poh). Ask che tempo fa? for what's the weather like. Forecasts and apps often say il meteo. Tempo also means time, so context matters.
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How to pronounce tempo
Say it
TEM-poh
/ˈtɛm.po/
Tempo is TEM-poh with stress on TEM. Meteo is MEH-teh-oh. Keep vowels clear.
"Weather" in Italian: quick reference
| Italian | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| il tempo | weather; time Weather in che tempo fa? | Weather in che tempo fa? |
| il meteo | the forecast / weather report Apps, TV, and headlines. | Apps, TV, and headlines. |
| che tempo fa? | what's the weather like? The standard question. | The standard question. |
| bel tempo / brutto tempo | nice weather / bad weather Everyday answers. | Everyday answers. |
How to use tempo in real life
- 1Morning small talk
Che tempo fa oggi?
What's the weather like today?
The classic question with tempo.
- 2Looking outside
Il tempo è bello, usciamo!
The weather is nice, let's go out!
Il tempo as weather.
- 3Checking an app
L'app dice che il tempo peggiora stasera.
The app says the weather gets worse tonight.
Il tempo is the everyday weather word.
Mistakes English speakers make with tempo
Incorrect: Come è il weather?
Correct: Che tempo fa?
Use the Italian question che tempo fa?
Incorrect: Fa un tempo di rain.
Correct: C'è brutto tempo. / Piove.
Name the condition in Italian: piove, c'è sole, brutto tempo.
Good to know
Weather chat is safe elevator talk in Italy, especially before weekend plans. Because tempo also means time, learners rely on che tempo fa? and meteo to keep the weather sense obvious.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Deciding on a walk after breakfast
ChatPal
Che tempo fa? Portiamo l'ombrello?
What's the weather like? Shall we take the umbrella?
You
Il tempo sembra incerto. Controllo il meteo.
The weather looks uncertain. I'll check the forecast.
ChatPal
Se il tempo tiene, camminiamo al parco.
If the weather holds, we'll walk to the park.
You
Ok. Con questo tempo meglio una giacca leggera.
Ok. In this weather a light jacket is better.
This is a sample. In ChatPal you have this conversation out loud and get feedback on what you say.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Weather" in Italian
How do I ask about the weather?
Che tempo fa? is the standard question.
What is the difference between tempo and meteo?
Tempo is weather in everyday talk. Meteo is the forecast or weather report.
Does tempo also mean time?
Yes. Context and phrases like che tempo fa? keep the weather meaning clear.
How do I say nice weather?
Bel tempo or fa bel tempo.
Learn a word, then use it out loud
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