The state of the atmosphere at a certain place at a certain time, determined by factors such as temperature, precipitation, wind, and sunshine. The word is often used in the plural to describe the overall weather situation.
example
Aufgrund der extremen Wetterbedingungen wurde das Bergrennen abgesagt.
Because of the extreme weather conditions, the mountain race was canceled.
Usage tips
Word composition
This word is made up of 'das Wetter' (weather) and 'die Bedingung' (condition). The 's' is a linking sound that connects the two parts.
EXAMPLE
Die Wetterbedingung war für den geplanten Ausflug nicht ideal.
The weather condition was not ideal for the planned outing.
Mostly plural
This word is very often used in the plural: 'die Wetterbedingungen' (weather conditions). This describes the overall weather situation in a place, meaning temperature, wind, rain, etc. together.
EXAMPLE
Wegen der schlechten Wetterbedingungen hatte das Flugzeug Verspätung.
Because of the poor weather conditions, the plane was delayed.
Typical collocations
Common formulations are 'aufgrund der Wetterbedingungen' (due to the weather conditions) or 'wegen der Wetterbedingungen' (because of the weather conditions). Typical adjectives are 'schwierig' (difficult), 'extrem' (extreme), 'schlecht' (poor), or 'ideal' (ideal).
EXAMPLE
Die Wanderung findet nur bei guten Wetterbedingungen statt.
The hike will only take place under good weather conditions.
Formal style
'Wetterbedingungen' (weather conditions) sounds more formal and precise than simply 'das Wetter' (the weather). It is often used in news reports, official announcements, or reports.
EXAMPLE
Der Kapitän informierte die Passagiere über die schwierigen Wetterbedingungen.
The captain informed the passengers about the difficult weather conditions.
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near_synonym · confusable
Wetterbedingung vs Wetter
weather
'das Wetter' and 'die Wetterbedingungen' both describe what it is like outside, for example whether it is raining, windy, or warm. 'das Wetter' is the normal word in everyday life. You ask: 'Wie ist das Wetter?' (What is the weather like?) or say: 'Das Wetter ist schön' (The weather is nice). 'Wetterbedingungen' sounds more precise and somewhat more factual. It is often used in the plural when the weather is important for an activity, for example when traveling, playing sports, or in traffic. Learners may confuse the words because both talk about sun, rain, and wind. In everyday life, 'Wetter' is usually more natural; 'Wetterbedingungen' fits when you are evaluating the circumstances for something.
Wetterbedingung
Wegen der schlechten Wetterbedingungen wurde die Bergtour abgesagt.
Because of the poor weather conditions, the mountain tour was canceled.
Wetter
Am Wochenende war das Wetter so schön, dass wir lange spazieren gegangen sind.
The weather was so nice on the weekend that we went for a long walk.