Dutch · A2 (Elementary)
Weather in Dutch: Words & Phrases
Quick answer: The most useful Dutch words for weather are het onweer (the thunderstorm), de mist (the fog) and bewolkt (cloudy). The full Dutch weather phrase list with example sentences is below.
The essential Dutch vocabulary for weather, with example sentences and English translations. This is A2 (Elementary) material — exactly the kind of practical language you need when you're learning Dutch to live, work, or settle abroad.
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Key weather vocabulary
| Dutch | English |
|---|---|
| het onweer | the thunderstorm |
| de mist | the fog |
| bewolkt | cloudy |
| winderig | windy |
| de regen | the rain |
| de temperatuur | the temperature |
| de weersvoorspelling | the weather forecast |
| zacht | mild |
| vochtig | humid / damp |
| de bui | the (rain) shower |
Example sentences
Vanavond is er onweer.
Tonight there is a thunderstorm.
Er is mist op de weg.
There is fog on the road.
Het is erg bewolkt vandaag.
It is very cloudy today.
De weersvoorspelling is slecht.
The weather forecast is bad.
De temperatuur is tien graden.
The temperature is ten degrees.
De winter is zacht dit jaar.
The winter is mild this year.
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