Weather is the easiest small talk there is. But "very hot" for every warm day sounds flat. Pick the word that fits how it really feels.
Way 1 · really cold
Very cold. People say it about any really cold day, not only when there's ice.
Examples
It's freezing out there. Have you got gloves?
Close the window, it's freezing in here!
In a conversation
A: Morning! How's it out there?
B: It's freezing. I can see my breath.
Common mistake
Not: Today is very cold.
Say: It's freezing today.
English starts weather with "It's", not "Today is". And one strong word beats "very cold".
Way 2 · really hot
Very hot, usually uncomfortably. Great for moaning about a heatwave.
Examples
It's boiling on this train. Is the air con broken?
It's boiling today, let's sit in the shade.
In a conversation
A: Can you believe this heat?
B: I know, it's boiling. I'm melting.
Common mistake
Not: It's very boiling today.
Say: It's boiling today.
"Boiling" already means very hot, so "very" doesn't fit. Say "absolutely boiling" for extra.
Way 3 · jacket weather
Cool enough that you want a jumper or jacket, but not really cold.
Examples
It's a bit chilly this morning. Bring a jacket.
It's nice, but it's a bit chilly when the sun goes in.
In a conversation
A: Shall we sit outside?
B: Hmm, it's a bit chilly. Maybe inside?
Way 4 · happy warm
Warm in a nice way. You're enjoying it, not complaining.
Examples
It's lovely and warm in the sun.
Come in, it's lovely and warm by the fire.
Way 5 · surprisingly OK
Not cold and not hot. Often said when you expected worse, like a soft day in winter.
Examples
It's quite mild for December, isn't it?
I didn't need my coat. It's quite mild today.
In a conversation
A: I thought it'd be colder by now.
B: Me too. It's quite mild for November.
Read the moment, then choose the way that fits it best.
What a translation app gives you, and what people actually say.
Not: It's too hot today, I love it!
Say: It's lovely and warm today, I love it!
"Too hot" means more heat than you want, so it's a complaint. For heat you enjoy, say "lovely and warm".
Pick one and practise it in a real conversation. Save the ones you want to remember.
