Melton Mowbray 12th March th 2026: "Good weather for ducks" is a common, humorous English idiom used to describe heavy rain or wet, gloomy conditions. It implies that while the weather is miserable for people, it is ideal for ducks, which are waterproof and enjoy water. The phrase has been in use since the early 19th century. Clifford Norton Alamy live News

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