showery

This term describes weather that is erratic and fragmented. It suggests a pattern of sudden bursts of rain followed by dry spells, rather than a consistent, heavy downpour. It carries a feeling of unpredictability and lightness, often associated with spring or autumn weather. In a practical sense, calling a day showery implies that the rain is not a permanent state of the atmosphere but a series of isolated events. It evokes the image of clouds moving quickly across the sky, creating patches of rain that hit some areas while leaving others completely dry.