Italian Phrase
Com'è la temperatura?
Meaning
Literally, “How is the temperature?” It is used to ask about the current degree of heat or cold, either outdoors or inside a specific place. The phrase is neutral in register and works in both casual and semi‑formal conversations.
When to use
Use this question when you want a precise answer about the temperature, for example when planning an outdoor activity, checking the climate inside a building, or comparing weather conditions between cities.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Com'èlatemperatura?
Com' (come + è)
The interrogative 'come' (how) contracts with the verb 'è' (is) to form 'Com'' in spoken Italian, especially before a vowel.
è (essere)
Third‑person singular present of the verb 'essere' (to be). It is used here to ask about a state or condition.
la (definite article)
Feminine singular article that agrees with the noun 'temperatura'.
temperatura (noun)
A feminine noun meaning ‘temperature’. In this question it refers to the current degree of heat or cold.
? (question mark)
Marks the sentence as a direct question.
🗨In Conversation
Com'è la temperatura?
How's the temperature?
È intorno ai venti gradi, fa un po' freddo.
It's around twenty degrees, a bit chilly.
✕Common Mistakes
Come è la temperatura?
In spoken Italian the two words contract to 'Com''; writing them separately sounds overly formal.
Che temperatura è?
The adjective order is reversed; the correct order is 'Che temperatura fa?' or 'Com'è la temperatura?'.
Qual è temperatura?
The article 'la' is required because 'temperatura' is feminine singular.
↔Alternatives
Che temperatura fa?
What temperature does it make?
Qual è la temperatura?
What is the temperature?
Quanto fa freddo/scaldato?
How cold/hot is it?
Cultural Tip
Italians love to talk about the weather, but the most common everyday phrase is 'Che tempo fa?'. 'Com'è la temperatura?' sounds a bit more technical and is often used when you need a specific degree reading, such as in a weather forecast, a scientific context, or when checking indoor climate control. In the south, you might also hear 'Fa caldo?' or 'Fa freddo?' for a quicker, informal check.