Korean Dictionary
How to say "Weather" in Korean
“Weather” in Korean is 날씨 (pronounced "Nalssi").
날씨
Nalssi
Usage & Context
Korea has four distinct seasons. Talking about weather is a common conversation starter, just like in English. Summers are hot and humid, winters are cold and dry.
Example Sentence
오늘 날씨가 정말 좋아요.
The weather is really nice today.
How to use 날씨 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Weather” is 날씨, romanized as Nalssi.
Usage tip
Practice this word inside a full daily-life sentence, because particles and sentence endings make the Korean sound natural.
Common mistake
Do not rely only on the English meaning. Read the Korean example sentence and notice the particles, word order, and politeness level around 날씨.
Pronunciation Guide
Pronounced 'nal-ssi' — 'nal' rhymes with 'nahl,' and 'ssi' has a tensed 'ss' with a short 'ee.' The 'ㄹ' + 'ㅆ' creates a sharp transition.
More Example Sentences
small talk
오늘 날씨 어때요?
How's the weather today?
enjoying a sunny day
날씨가 정말 좋네요.
The weather is really nice.
commenting on unstable weather
요즘 날씨가 변덕스러워요.
The weather has been fickle lately.
Cultural Context
날씨 is an ever-popular small-talk topic, and Korean weather varies dramatically — from 영하 (sub-zero) winters to humid 장마 (monsoon) summers. Koreans often check 미세먼지 (fine dust) levels before going out. 날씨 좋네요 ('nice weather') is a staple filler greeting between neighbors.
Editorial note
We review entries like 날씨 for pronunciation, example sentence fit, and learner mistakes so the page answers more than a direct dictionary lookup.
Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
날씨 어때요?
How's the weather?
날씨가 좋아요.
The weather is nice.
날씨가 추워요.
The weather is cold.
Related Expressions
기온
gion
temperature
비
bi
rain
눈
nun
snow
미세먼지
misemeonji
fine dust (air pollution)
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