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Prepositions after adjectives

How to use sunny with in and with

Sunny is not normally followed by a fixed preposition. In and with usually introduce extra information such as place or accompanying conditions.

Quick answer

Using sunny in and sunny with

Use sunny in to mention a place or time: sunny in Spain. Use sunny with when adding another weather condition: sunny with light winds.

It is usually sunny in July.
The weather stays sunny in southern Italy.
Tomorrow will be sunny with scattered clouds.
Expect sunny with mild temperatures.

Choose the pattern by meaning

These forms are not interchangeable. Choose the construction by meaning, not by which preposition appears most often.

1
sunny in + place/time

Giving location or time

In introduces where or when the weather is sunny.

It stays sunny in the afternoon.
The coast is often sunny in spring.
2
sunny with + added condition

Combining weather conditions

With introduces accompanying weather details.

Saturday will be sunny with a light breeze.
The forecast is sunny with occasional clouds.

See the difference in context

The same subject can take different constructions because each sentence answers a different question.

Construction
Example
Meaning
sunny in
It is sunny in Madrid today.
in introduces a place or time context
sunny with
Tomorrow will be sunny with strong winds.
with adds another condition
sunny weather
We enjoyed the sunny weather.
common noun phrase without a preposition
sunny skies
The region is known for sunny skies.
another common weather expression

Common mistakes

Some combinations appear in real text but do not mean what learners often assume.

Treating in as a fixed pairing

In usually gives location or time, not a special adjective pattern.

✓ It is sunny in the mountains.

Using with without added information

With should introduce another weather feature.

✕ Today is sunny with. ✓ Today is sunny with clear skies.

Quick practice

Choose the expression that matches the intended meaning.

1. It is usually sunny ___ August.
2. Tomorrow will be sunny ___ light rain later.
3. The weather is sunny ___ Greece this week.

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Frequently asked questions

Is sunny followed by a fixed preposition?

No. In and with usually add context rather than forming fixed combinations.

Can I say sunny with clouds?

Yes. Weather reports often combine conditions this way.

Why do we say sunny in Spain?

In introduces the place where the condition happens.

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