Niklas, in German, it's called "dog's weather" (Hundewetter) as well! In Austria though, we call it more likely "pig's weather" (Sauwetter). I wonder, why these animals are related to bad weather.

Maria, hello! It's interesting because in French, although you can sometimes hear "dog's weather" (temps de chien), the usual expression is "pig's weather" (temps de cochon) like in Austria. ;) It's interesting how different countries use the same expressions. I thought about your question. Perhaps it's because in the past, dogs, like pigs, used to stay outside the house. Outside, in the rough weather, exposed to it, as opposed to the shelter and comfort of the house. Consequently, men may have started to associate them with bad weather... Of course, I could be completely wrong! :)

Hyvää huomenta Niklas!!!
In my language [polish] word "koiranilma" called "psia pogoda" and mean thissame - bad weather. Finnish is wonderful language and in this year I would like study finnish filology at University!
Lähettää terveisiä :) P.S. I love your photos ;)

In the Netherlands its also called "hondeweer" (dogs weather)

As for the animal related expression of rain, there is an interesting phrase in Japanese.
We use "kitsune no yomeiri" or "a fox's wedding" for the phenomenon of rain while the sun is out.
A fox is said to deceive people in Japan, so the raindrops in such an occasion are compared to "a bride's false tears".
According to a website, the same weather is known as "The devil is beating his wife" in England (or English speaking countries?) and "a gypsy's wedding" in Hungary.
How about in Finland and other countries?

In Italian, the bad weather is called wolf's weather ("tempo da lupi"); different animal but same meaning!

In Spanish, the bad weather is called "dog's weather" (tiempo de perros). Good work Niklas!

Hide, in Finland we call that phenomenon (rain & sun at the same time) -- summer... ;-)

Annuli, are finish summers really that bad? According to your message my family was very lucky to catch a 30-degrees-day on our arrival at puruvesi lake last year. I remember, that the kids couldn't await to cool down off puruvesi shores. ;-)

More seriously then: In Switzerland we call bad weather a 'pig's weather' ('Souwätter), as it is called in Austria and France. And raindrops at the same time as sunshine is called 'April's weather' - because it's typical for the month of april.

Unfortunately, in the U.S., we don't have a term like this, I don't think. Although, when it rains, sometimes we say it is "raining cats and dogs". We also have the "dog days" of summer, but this refers to very warm, humid days. I think they are called this because the heat makes the dogs go crazy.

Yes, "dog's days" (Hundstage) do exist in German as well. And the term refers to the same than in English.

Hi Niklas,

'rain while the sun is shining': We have a saying in Finland by my wife, 'mice wedding' !

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