IELTS Speaking

IELTS Speaking Part 1: Weather - Sample Questions and Tips

Published January 16, 2026 · 4 views

Part 1 of the IELTS Speaking test lasts four to five minutes. The examiner asks short questions about familiar topics such as weather.

Sample Questions

  • What is the weather like in your country?
  • What is your favourite season?
  • Does the weather affect your mood?
  • Do you check the forecast?

Ideas to Include

Use adjectives such as humid, chilly, pleasant.

How to Answer

  1. Answer the question directly in the first sentence.
  2. Add a reason using because or since.
  3. Give a short example or detail.
  4. Keep your answer to two or three sentences.

Tip

Do not memorise answers. Speak naturally and keep eye contact with the examiner.