Italian Phrase
Pioverà oggi?
Meaning
A simple yes‑or‑no question asking whether rain is expected later in the day. It is used when you want to know the weather forecast or to plan activities.
When to use
Use this phrase in casual conversation with friends, family, or coworkers when you’re wondering if you need an umbrella, a raincoat, or to reschedule outdoor plans.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Pioveràoggi?
Future Simple (Futuro Semplice)
‘Pioverà’ is the third‑person singular future form of the impersonal verb ‘piovere’ (to rain). It is formed by adding the future endings to the infinitive stem.
Impersonal Verb
‘Piovere’ never has a true subject; the verb is always used in the third person singular, even when asking a question.
Adverb of Time – oggi
‘Oggi’ means ‘today’ and is placed after the verb in most Italian questions.
🗨In Conversation
Pioverà oggi?
Will it rain today?
Sì, sembra che pioverà nel pomeriggio.
Yes, it looks like it will rain in the afternoon.
✕Common Mistakes
Piove oggi?
Using the present tense ‘piove’ asks if it is raining right now, not if it will rain later.
Sarà piovendo oggi?
Italian does not use a progressive form with ‘piovendo’; the future simple ‘pioverà’ is correct.
Pioverà domani?
‘Domani’ means ‘tomorrow’; replace with ‘oggi’ for today.
↔Alternatives
Ci sarà pioggia oggi?
Will there be rain today?
Oggi piove?
Is it raining today?
Che tempo farà oggi?
What will the weather be like today?
Cultural Tip
Discussing the weather is a classic ice‑breaker in Italy. Italians often use the impersonal verb ‘piovere’ with the future tense to talk about forecasts, but in everyday chat you’ll also hear ‘Che tempo farà?’ (What will the weather be like?) or simply ‘Fa caldo/freddo?’ (Is it hot/cold?). Remember that ‘piovere’ is always third‑person singular, even when you’re asking a question.