Here are 12 dad jokes about weather and the seasons. They play with words that sound alike and give familiar expressions a new reading. Try sharing one at a time on a rainy trip to school or around the family table while looking out the window.

12 Dad Jokes About Weather and the Seasons

  1. What did the wind offer a stranded kite?
    Show answer - A lift.
    • Explanation: A “lift” can mean a ride or an upward push.
  2. Why did the cloud stay home from school?
    Show answer - It was feeling under the weather.
    • Explanation: “Under the weather” means feeling ill, but a cloud is part of the weather.
  3. Why did the hailstorm get a record deal?
    Show answer - It had a string of hits.
    • Explanation: “Hits” can be successful songs or blows from falling hailstones.
  4. Why couldn't the snowplow finish its paperwork?
    Show answer - It was snowed under.
    • Explanation: “Snowed under” means overwhelmed with work or literally buried in snow.
  5. What is a tornado's favorite party game?
    Show answer - Twister.
    • Explanation: Twister is a party game, and “twister” is another name for a tornado.
  6. What did the fog say when it came back from vacation?
    Show answer - I hope I was missed.
    • Explanation: “Missed” sounds like “mist,” a word for light fog.
  7. How does spring put winter behind it?
    Show answer - It turns over a new leaf.
    • Explanation: “Turning over a new leaf” means making a fresh start, while spring brings new leaves.
  8. What did the sunrise say when everyone wanted an explanation?
    Show answer - Let me shed some light.
    • Explanation: “Shed some light” means explain something or literally provide light.
  9. What kind of greeting makes a snowman nervous?
    Show answer - A warm welcome.
    • Explanation: A “warm welcome” is friendly, but actual warmth could melt a snowman.
  10. What did the raindrop promise at its debut?
    Show answer - I'll make a splash.
    • Explanation: “Make a splash” means attract attention or literally splash on landing.
  11. What happened when summer argued with winter?
    Show answer - A heated debate.
    • Explanation: A “heated debate” is a passionate argument, but summer brings actual heat.
  12. What did the snowman give the pushy salesperson?
    Show answer - The cold shoulder.
    • Explanation: “The cold shoulder” means an unfriendly response, but a snowman's shoulder is literally cold.
The joke explanations clarify the different meanings that share the same sound.AI-generated image

Why They're Funny

The laughs come when familiar expressions lead to unexpected meanings. These jokes use words that sound alike or give familiar phrases a second reading. There's also the silliness of treating a friendly expression as an actual temperature.

Weather and seasonal dad jokes offer short questions and answers to enjoy together.AI-generated image

Good Times to Use Them

Try sharing one whenever the weather comes up.

  • A rain joke as you grab an umbrella on the way to school
  • A wind question and answer while choosing clothes for the season
  • A snowman joke at the family table while watching the snow outside