Rain sounds
Rain on a tent, a forest downpour, falling drops or a thunderstorm: real recordings that play for as long as you like. For focus, study or sleep.
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Recording: heavy rain on a small tent by Petrosilia.
Four kinds of rain
| Sound | What it is | Recorded by |
|---|---|---|
| Shelter Rain | Heavy rain drumming on a small tent: close, steady and enveloping. | Petrosilia |
| Heavy Rain | A downpour in a forest: a wide, even wash of sound. | rifualk |
| Raindrops | Light rain dripping from leaves: sparse and gentle. | bruno.auzet |
| Storm | Rain with rolling thunder: dramatic, for those who like a storm. | SoundReality |
Rain for focus
Steady rain works like pink noise: it fills the background evenly, so a colleague's voice or a notification stands out less. The closer and denser the rain, the better it masks; light drops are better for relaxing than for drowning out an office. Pair it with a Pomodoro timer to get going, or try pink noise for the same effect without any detail.
Questions
Are these real rain recordings?
Yes. Each is a field recording: three from Freesound, released into the public domain, and the storm from Pixabay. They play as endless beds, crossfading between long stretches of the recording, so there's no loop to notice.
Why is rain so relaxing?
Rain is a natural pink-ish noise: a steady spread of sound with no sudden changes, which masks the noises that would otherwise grab your attention. For many people it's also tied to being indoors and safe.
Can I fall asleep to it?
Yes. Pick a sound, set the volume low, and choose a timer so it fades out after you're asleep.
Is it free?
Completely: no ads, no sign-up, nothing to install.
Further reading
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