Ask About Rain Before a Hike in Brazil: Portuguese Weather Phrases
Learn the difference between chuva, previsão do tempo, and tempo fechado, then check an up-to-date forecast for your location.
Real Life Portuguese · 5 min read · Updated October 15, 2026
The short answer
Previsão do tempo means weather forecast. Ask whether rain is expected and what the forecast says for the time you plan to be outside. Weather varies by region and can shift, so consult a current local forecast.
Ask what the forecast says
Chuva is rain, and chover means to rain. Vai chover? asks ‘Is it going to rain?’ Está chovendo? asks ‘Is it raining?’ right now.
Qual é a previsão do tempo para hoje à tarde?
What is the forecast for this afternoon?
Há previsão de chuva durante a caminhada?
Is rain forecast during the hike?
Talk about heat, clouds, and changing conditions
Tempo can mean weather, while temperatura refers to temperature. Nublado means cloudy, and tempo fechado describes overcast or threatening-looking weather. These are descriptions, not a substitute for checking a forecast or local advisories.
If conditions change, ask the group or guide what the current plan is. Follow official local advice about trail access and weather-related closures.
Vai fazer muito calor no meio do dia?
Is it going to be very hot around midday?
O tempo está ficando nublado. A trilha continua aberta?
The sky is getting cloudy. Is the trail still open?
Confirm the plan before setting out
Ask whether the start time or route changes if rain is expected. If you are with a guide, use the contact method the operator provided; if you are visiting a park, check its current announcements.
A simple question such as ainda vamos sair? (are we still going?) lets you confirm the plan without guessing what a weather update means for the activity.
Se chover, o passeio será cancelado?
If it rains, will the outing be canceled?
Você pode confirmar se a caminhada vai acontecer?
Could you confirm whether the hike is going ahead?
Put it into practice
Use a live forecast and current local guidance for decisions. These phrases help you ask about conditions and confirm the plan.
Quick practice
Which Portuguese example matches “If it rains, will the outing be canceled”?
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