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Weather expressions are fundamental to daily Nepali conversations. Whether you’re greeting a friend, planning activities, or simply making small talk, discussing weather patterns and seasonal changes is a natural part of communication. This lesson equips you with essential vocabulary and practical phrases to speak naturally and confidently about weather in Nepali.
Familiarize yourself with these common weather words in Nepali. Repeat each word aloud to develop proper pronunciation and muscle memory for natural speech.
| English | Romanized Nepali | Nepali Script |
| Weather | Mausam | मौसम |
| Sun | Ghaam / Surya | घाम / सूर्य |
| Hot | Taato | तातो |
| Rain | Paani / Barsha | पानी / वर्षा |
| Cold | Chiso / Jaado | चिसो / जाडो |
| Cloud | Baadal | बादल |
| Wind | Hawa | हवा |
| Thunder | Garjan | गर्जन |
| Lightning | Bijuli | बिजुली |
| Storm | Aandhi | आँधी |
| Snow | Hiun | हिउँ |
| Fog | Kuhiro / Hussu | कुहिरो / हुस्सु |
| Temperature | Taapkram / Taapmaan | तापक्रम / तापमान |
| Heat | Taatopan | तातोपन |
| Cool | Chiso | चिसो |
| Warm | Nyaano | न्यानो |
Practise pronouncing each word with the romanization guide. Which words feel most natural to you?
Group these words by category (e.g., precipitation, temperature, natural phenomena) to strengthen memory retention.
These real-world sentences show weather vocabulary in context. Study how words combine and practice speaking them aloud to develop natural speech patterns.
| English | Romanized Nepali | Nepali Script |
| The weather was nice today. | Aajako mausam ramro thiyo. | आजको मौसम राम्रो थियो। |
| The sun is very bright today. | Aaja ghaam dherai charko chha. | आज घाम धेरै चर्को छ। |
| It is raining outside. | Baahira paani pariraheko chha. | बाहिरा पानी परिरहेको छ। |
| The wind is blowing strongly. | Hawa jor sanga chaldai chha. | हवा जोर सँग चल्दै छ। |
| The sky is full of clouds. | Aakash baadal le bharieko chha. | आकाश बादलले भरिएको छ। |
| A big storm is coming. | Thulo aandhi aairaheko chha. | ठूलो आँधी आइरहेको छ। |
| I heard a loud thunder. | Maile thulo garjan suney. | मैले ठूलो गर्जन सुनें। |
| The lightning was very bright. | Bijuli nikai chamkilo thiyo. | बिजुली निकै चम्किलो थियो। |
| It is snowing in the mountain. | Himal ma hiun pariraheko chha. | हिमाल मा हिउँ परिरहेको छ। |
| It is very cold in the morning. | Bihaana dherai chiso hunchha. | बिहान धेरै चिसो हुन्छ। |
| The air feels cold today. | Aaja hawa chiso chha. | आज हवा चिसो छ। |
| The climate is cold here. | Yaha ko jalbaayu chiso chha. | यहाको जलबायु चिसो छ। |
Listen to native pronunciation of these sentences if available. Record yourself speaking them aloud and compare.
Create your own sentences using the vocabulary above. Describe today’s weather or a memorable weather event.
Study these real-world dialogues to understand how weather language flows naturally in conversation. Practice both roles to build confidence.
A: Aajako mausam kasto chha? (How’s the weather today?)
B: Gham laagiraheko chha ra nyaano chha, hidnako laagi raamro chha. (It’s sunny and warm, perfect for a walk.)
A: Aaja paani parchha ra? (Is it going to rain today?)
B: Ho, mausan punaranumaan anusaar aaja sanjha bhaari barsha hune chha. (Yes, the forecast says heavy rain in the evening.)
A: Aaja saachikai chiso chha, haina ra? (It’s really cold today, isn’t it?)
B: Ho, jacket lagaauna nabirsa. (Yes, don’t forget to wear a jacket.)
A: Aaja dherai taato chha, ma baahira basna sakdina. (It’s so hot today, I can’t stay outside.)
B: Thahaa chha AC bhaeko thaauma jaaun. (I know, let’s go somewhere with AC.)
A: Hijo raatiko aandhi bhayaanak thiyo! (The storm last night was terrible!)
B: Ho, mero gharko najik kehi rukh khase. (Yes, it knocked down a few trees near my house.)
A: Malaai basanta mann parchha kinabhane fulharu ra mausam madhyam hunchha. (I love spring because of the flowers and mild weather.)
B: Malaai pani! Picnicko laagi yoo samaya uttam ho. (Me too! It’s the best time for picnics.)
Pick one dialogue and practice it with a partner, alternating roles. Can you say the lines without reading?
Extend one dialogue with additional weather-related questions and responses using vocabulary from Activity 1.
Master these core areas to confidently discuss weather in Nepali conversations.
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Core Principle 1
Essential Vocabulary
Build a strong foundation with 20+ weather words in romanized Nepali and script, covering natural phenomena, temperature, and seasonal terms. |
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Core Principle 2
Context & Sentences
See words in realistic sentences that show grammar patterns, tenses, and how concepts combine naturally for authentic expression. |
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Core Principle 3
Real Dialogue
Develop conversational confidence through six dialogue examples covering greetings, questions, and common weather scenarios. |
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Core Principle 4
Bilingual Reference
Use romanized Nepali alongside Devanagari script for quick reference and gradual script familiarization as proficiency grows. |
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