A guide to saying it like a local
How to Say "The weather is great" in Italian
Say 'Il tempo è splendido!' when the weather is perfect in Italy. A universally appreciated compliment.
Il tempo è splendido!
eel TEM-poh eh splen-DEE-dohneutral
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This is perfect for a sunny day at the beach, a clear evening for an outdoor dinner, or even just a pleasant walk through a piazza. It works anytime the weather is genuinely beautiful and you want to share that positive observation.
Alternatives
- Che bel tempo!A slightly more common and enthusiastic exclamation.
- Fa bel tempo.A simpler, more direct statement about good weather.
Ways to get it wrong
Confusing 'tempo' with 'time'
While 'tempo' can mean 'time', in this context it specifically refers to 'weather'.
Pronouncing 'splendido' with a hard 'g'
The 'd' in 'splendido' is soft, like in 'dog', not hard like in 'go'.
A small cultural note
Italians are often very attuned to the weather and will readily comment on it, especially when it's particularly good or bad. Sharing this observation is a simple way to connect.
Frequently asked
What's the difference between 'il tempo è splendido' and 'che bel tempo'?
'Il tempo è splendido!' is a direct statement that the weather is splendid. 'Che bel tempo!' is more of an exclamation, like 'What beautiful weather!'
Can I use 'fa bel tempo' for 'the weather is great'?
Yes, 'Fa bel tempo' is a very common and slightly simpler way to say the weather is good. It's a bit less emphatic than 'splendido'.
Is there a way to say the weather is bad?
Indeed! You can say 'Il tempo è brutto!' (eel TEM-poh eh BROOT-toh) for 'The weather is bad!' or 'Che brutto tempo!' (keh BROOT-toh TEM-poh) for 'What bad weather!'
