noun
weather; climatic conditions
Refers to the day's weather or weather conditions. As a standalone everyday word, 天気 is more common; 日和 often has a slightly traditional or situational feel.
明日の日和を見て、出発するか決めよう。
Let's decide whether to leave after seeing what the weather is like tomorrow.
noun
Common in compounds and set phrases meaning a fine day suited to an activity, such as 洗濯日和 or 行楽日和.
今日は絶好の洗濯日和だ。
Today is perfect weather for doing laundry.
週末は行楽日和になりそうだ。
The weekend looks like it will be a fine day for an outing.
noun
Limited use, especially in expressions such as 日和を見る, meaning to wait and see how conditions or circumstances develop.
今は動かず、しばらく日和を見ることにした。
We decided not to act now and to wait for a while to see how things develop.
noun
sea conditions; good sailing weather
Maritime use referring to weather and sea conditions relevant to putting out a boat or sailing safely.
今日は波も穏やかで、船を出すにはよい日和だ。
The waves are calm today, so it is good weather for taking the boat out.