It's rainy vs its raining

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'It's rainy' is used to describe the weather condition when it is currently raining. 'It's raining' is used to indicate that rain is falling at the moment. So, 'it's rainy' refers to the general weather condition, while 'it's raining' refers to the specific action of rain falling.

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This phrase is correct and commonly used to describe the weather condition when it is currently raining.

"It's rainy"

This phrase is used to describe the weather condition when it is currently raining. It refers to the general state of the weather.

Examples:

It's rainy today, so don't forget your umbrella.
I don't like going out when it's rainy.
The forecast says it's going to be rainy all week.

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When it's rainy like today, it reminds me of the fight.
It's not sunny, it's rainy, and you want to do anything other than drive.
It's rainy season, isn't it?
The opening in the wall now dimly glows, it's rainy, blue and grey.
When we get to Wertheim, early in the morning, it's rainy and windy.
Whether it's rainy or windy,

Alternatives:

It's raining outside.
It's pouring down with rain.
It's a rainy day.
It's drizzling outside.
It's a rainy season.

This phrase is correct and commonly used to indicate that rain is falling at the moment.

"its raining"

This phrase is used to indicate that rain is falling at the moment. It refers to the specific action of rain falling.

Examples:

Look outside, it's raining heavily.
I can't go out right now, it's raining.
Its raining cats and dogs.

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Alternatives:

It's raining outside.
It's pouring down with rain.
It's drizzling outside.
It's raining heavily.
It's a rainy day.

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