Learning how to talk about the calendar is a useful step in any language. If you’re studying Catalan, mastering the seasons and months will help you speak more naturally when talking about dates, holidays, or even the weather. In this lesson, we’ll explore the key vocabulary for both seasons and months in Catalan — completely free and online.
Catalan is spoken across several regions, including Catalonia, Valencia, and the Balearic Islands, and it shares a Latin-based structure with Spanish and French. This makes recognizing the names of the months relatively straightforward, but their pronunciation and spelling have a distinct Catalan touch.
Seasons of the Year in Catalan
Let’s begin with the four seasons. These are important for everyday conversations, whether you’re describing the climate or planning seasonal activities. The table below shows the Catalan words for each season, complete with pronunciation help.
| English | Catalan with pronunciation volume_down |
|---|---|
| winter | hivern |
| spring | primavera |
| summer | estiu |
| autumn | tardor |
Names of the Months in Catalan
Next, you’ll find the Catalan names for the twelve months of the year. While many of them resemble their English or Spanish counterparts, pay close attention to the spelling and pronunciation differences. Use the table below as a reference as you practice reading and saying each month.
| English | Catalan with pronunciation volume_down |
|---|---|
| January | gener |
| February | febrer |
| March | març |
| April | abril |
| May | maig |
| June | juny |
| July | juliol |
| August | agost |
| September | setembre |
| October | octubre |
| November | novembre |
| December | desembre |
Tips for Memorizing Calendar Terms
To help remember these words more easily, try grouping the months by season or creating sentences that link months to specific holidays or weather patterns. For example, you might say: “El juliol és un mes d’estiu” (“July is a summer month”). These little phrases can reinforce both vocabulary and grammar.
Moreover, since Catalan culture celebrates many regional festivals, learning these terms will come in handy if you ever visit or follow Catalan events online.
Continue Learning Catalan
Now that you’ve mastered the seasons and months, why not keep going? Explore our lesson on the Days of the Week in Catalan or learn how to describe your surroundings with Catalan Colours. All lessons are free and designed to support your language learning journey step by step.