Welsh Words for the Seasons - Spring, Summer, Autumn, and Winter

If you’re learning Welsh or simply love the language, the names of the four seasons are a great place to start. These words appear in everyday conversation, poetry, and even home décor inspired by Welsh culture.

Below, you’ll find the Welsh words for each season and their months, along with pronunciation and useful examples to help you remember them.

🌼 Spring in Welsh – Gwanwyn

The Welsh word for spring is Gwanwyn (pronounced GWAN-win).
It captures the freshness and renewal that comes with longer days, blooming flowers, and returning light. In Welsh culture, Gwanwyn also symbolises creativity and new beginnings, perfect for starting new projects or refreshing your space.

Example phrases:

• Blodau’r gwanwyn – Spring flowers
• Mae’r gwanwyn yn brydferth – Spring is beautIful

• Welsh for March - Mawrth
• Welsh for April - Ebrill
• Welsh for May - Mai

☀️ Summer in Welsh – Hâf

The Welsh word for summer is Hâf  (pronounced Hahv). It's important to include the accent above the letter A - the 'to' or roof accent!
It evokes warmth, brightness, and celebration, the heart of the Celtic year. Hâf reflects joy, outdoor gatherings, and the lush landscapes of a green Welsh countryside under the sun.

Example phrases:

• Diwrnod hâf braf – A lovely summer day
• Dw i’n caru’r Hâf – I love the summer

• Welsh for June - Mehefin
• Welsh for July - Gorfennaf
• Welsh for August - Awst

🍂 Autumn in Welsh – Hydref

The Welsh word for autumn is Hydref (pronounced HID-rev).
Meaning “the time of turning,” Hydref represents change, reflection, and the beauty of Welsh woodlands in copper and gold. It’s a season deeply tied to harvest time and Welsh folklore honouring the cycles of nature.

Example phrases:

• Dail hydref – Autumn leaves
• Mae’r hydref yn oer – Autumn is cold

• Welsh for September - Medi
• Welsh for October - Hydref
• Welsh for November - Tachwedd

❄️ Winter in Welsh – Gaeaf

The Welsh word for winter is Gaeaf (pronounced GUY-av).
This term encompasses stillness and strength, the colder, quieter time of year that prepares the land and spirit for renewal. In Welsh stories, Gaeaf often represents endurance and the wisdom of rest.

Example phrases:

• Nosweithiau gaeaf hir – Long winter evenings
• Mae hi’n aeaf oer – It’s a cold winter

• Welsh for December - Rhagfyr
• Welsh for January - Ionawr
• Welsh for February - Chwefror (y Mis Bach)

Useful Welsh Seasonal Phrases

Here are a few extra phrases you might hear throughout the year:

• Y pedwar tymor – The four seasons
• Pa dymor yw hi? – What season is it?
• Mae hi’n haf – It’s summer
• Mae hi’n aeaf – It’s winter

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