Spanish Phrase
¿Qué temperatura va a hacer?
Meaning
The speaker is asking what the temperature will be later, usually referring to the day's forecast. It is a neutral, polite way to inquire about the weather before planning activities.
When to use
Use this question when you want to know the expected temperature for later that day or the next few days – for example before a picnic, a hike, or when deciding what to wear.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Quétemperaturavaahacer
Qué (interrogative)
Used to ask for specific information; here it asks for the value of the temperature.
va a + infinitive (near future)
The periphrastic future 'ir + a + infinitive' expresses an action that will happen soon, similar to 'going to' in English.
hacer (impersonal weather verb)
In weather expressions Spanish uses the impersonal verb 'hacer' (e.g., hace frío, hace calor). In the future form it becomes 'va a hacer' to talk about upcoming weather.
temperatura (noun)
A feminine noun that can be used both literally (degrees) and figuratively (the 'feel' of the day).
🗨In Conversation
¿Qué temperatura va a hacer mañana?
What temperature is it going to be tomorrow?
Según el pronóstico, va a hacer unos 22 grados.
According to the forecast, it will be about 22 degrees.
✕Common Mistakes
¿Cuál temperatura va a hacer?
When asking for a specific value, 'qué' is correct; many learners mistakenly use 'cuál' which sounds less natural in this construction.
¿Qué temperatura hace?
Using the present 'hace' would ask about the current temperature, not the future.
¿Qué temperatura va hacer?
Some learners omit the 'a' and say 'va hacer', which is grammatically incorrect.
↔Alternatives
¿Qué temperatura hará?
What temperature will it be?
¿Cuál será la temperatura?
What will the temperature be?
¿A qué temperatura va a estar?
At what temperature will it be?
Cultural Tip
Talking about the weather is a universal ice‑breaker in Spanish‑speaking countries. Native speakers often use the impersonal verb 'hacer' for temperature (e.g., 'hace calor', 'hace frío') and will switch to 'estar' only when describing a specific feeling, like 'está templado'. In casual conversation, you might also hear '¿Qué tal el clima?' which is a broader way to ask about the weather.