As winter rolls in and the temperatures drop, it’s the perfect time to refresh your English with some useful (and very natural!) winter expressions.
Whether you’re talking to friends, chatting online, or traveling abroad this season, these phrases will help you sound more confident and comfortable.

Let’s get warm and dive in. ☕🦊

1. “It’s freezing today!”

「今日はめちゃくちゃ寒い！」

Use this when it feels really cold — not just chilly.
Native speakers say this all the time in winter.

Example:
“Make sure to wear a warm jacket. It’s freezing today!”

2. “Stay warm!”

「暖かくしてね！」

A friendly and cozy expression you can send in messages or say to friends before they go outside.

Example:
“Take care on your way home. Stay warm!”

3. “It’s getting colder these days.”

「最近寒くなってきたね。」

Perfect for small talk — especially when meeting coworkers or friends.

Example:
“It’s getting colder these days. Winter is finally here.”

4. “Hot chocolate sounds good right now.”

「今ホットチョコ飲みたい気分。」

Use it anytime you want to express what you feel like having.
Very natural, very casual.

Example:
“I’m so cold… hot chocolate sounds really good right now.”

5. “I need something warm to drink.”

「何か温かい飲み物が欲しい。」

Useful at cafés or when talking to friends.
Easy phrase to remember and use.

Example:
“I’m freezing. I need something warm to drink.”

6. “I love cozy winter days.” / “I hate the cold.”

「冬のこじんまりした日が好き。」/「寒いのが嫌い。」

A simple way to express your personal opinion about winter.
Both are very commonly used.

Examples:
“I love cozy winter days. I just want to drink tea and relax.”
“I hate the cold. I can’t wait for spring!”

7. “It’s chilly, but not too bad.”

「ちょっと寒いけど、まあまあ大丈夫。」

A soft way to say it’s cold, but bearable.

Example:
“It’s chilly this morning, but not too bad.”

8. “Time for sweater weather.”

「セーターの季節だね。」

Cute, fun, very common in fall/winter.

Example:
“Love this temperature! It’s officially sweater weather.”

9. “It’s cozy inside.”

「中は暖かくて居心地がいい。」

Perfect when entering a café, home, or store.

Example:
“Ahh, it’s so cozy inside. I don’t want to leave.”

10. “It’s a perfect day for _____.”

「〜にぴったりの日だね。」

Fill in with: hotpot, coffee, a movie, staying home, a walk.

Example:
“It’s a perfect day for a long, hot bath.”

🎁 Final Note

December is the perfect month to learn seasonal English — it makes conversations more fun, natural, and cozy.
Try using one or two of these phrases the next time you text your friends or talk in English.

And… if you want to practice winter phrases with me, you can always join a lesson at Kohaku English. 🦊✨
Stay warm, stay cozy, and happy winter!