Weather bingo is a hands-on way to teach weather words, and it pairs well with a daily weather chart. This page gives you a ready-to-use Weather word list, a sample card, and a free generator that prints as many unique cards as you need.
Weather bingo word list
These 24 words fill a standard 5x5 card with a free center space. Use them as they are, or load them into the generator and add your own.
- Sunny
- Cloudy
- Rainy
- Snowy
- Windy
- Foggy
- Storm
- Thunder
- Lightning
- Rainbow
- Hail
- Tornado
- Hurricane
- Thermometer
- Umbrella
- Forecast
- Temperature
- Humidity
- Drizzle
- Sleet
- Frost
- Breeze
- Heat wave
- Blizzard
Make Weather bingo cards now. The list above opens in the generator, where you can edit it, choose a grid size and print.
Open in the generatorHow to make Weather bingo cards
- Open the generator with the Weather word list already loaded using the button above.
- Change, add or remove words. Adding extra words gives each card more variety.
- Pick a grid size: 3x3 for young kids, 4x4 for quick games, or 5x5 for the classic card.
- Choose how many cards you need and how many to print per page.
- Select 'Print cards + calling list' so you also get a checklist for the caller.
Tips for playing Weather bingo
- Call a description, like 'water falling from clouds'.
- Check the real forecast before playing.
- Add a weather symbol to each square.
Ways to play
Picture frame
Players must complete the full outer border of the card.
Team play
Pair players or tables and let them share one card. It helps younger or shy players join in.
Exit ticket bingo
Play one quick 3x3 round at the end of class as a review check.
Blackout finale
End with a coverall round where every square must be marked. It's the longest round, so give it the best prize.
For more pattern ideas, see our guide to bingo patterns.
Printing and setup
Print a class set on cardstock and store it in sheet protectors so you can reuse it with dry-erase markers all year. Use the 'Print cards + calling list' button so you have a checklist to track calls.
Need more help? Read how to print bingo cards at home and how many cards you need.
Frequently asked questions
How many words do I need for Weather bingo cards?
A 5x5 card with a free space needs 24 words, a 4x4 card needs 16, and a 3x3 card with a free space needs 8. The Weather list on this page has 24 words, so it fills a 5x5 card. Add more words if you want the cards to look more different from each other.
Are these Weather bingo cards free?
Yes. The generator and the word list are free to use for home, classroom, church, club and office games. You don't need to sign up or download anything.
What age is Weather bingo good for?
Match the word list to your grade level. The game format works from pre-K through high school.