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Does anyone else love listening to the rain?

29 replies

CantThinkOfAnotherUsernane · 20/09/2025 22:57

I’m currently curled up in bed under my duvet and scrolling on here, it’s been chucking it down all day here and still raining now.
As I’m laid here I’m listening to the rain hitting the window and the wind and find it so relaxing. Added bonus is it’s my day off tomorrow so I get a lie in woo hoo.
I love the summer it’s my favourite season but listening to the rain has definitely started to make me feel more ready to embrace autumn.
Anyone else?

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KilkennyCats · 20/09/2025 22:59

Yes, it’s one of my favourite things to do 😊
It’s blowing an absolute gale here atm, I love that too.

winkywanky · 20/09/2025 23:01

Yes me too. Love the sound of the wind and the rain

Jellytotsburnmytongue · 20/09/2025 23:01

Yes I loved it. I'm in bed all cosy with my window open listening to it now.

BuffetTheDietSlayer · 20/09/2025 23:02

Yes, it’s one of life’s great pleasures.

SeaAndStars · 20/09/2025 23:02

Love it. Especially lovely being snug in a tent when it's raining outside.

Carandache18 · 20/09/2025 23:02

Love it so much I have a cd of it.

mumofoneAloneandwell · 20/09/2025 23:02

Can't hear any in london 😪

I love listening to the rain

CantThinkOfAnotherUsernane · 20/09/2025 23:05

Carandache18 · 20/09/2025 23:02

Love it so much I have a cd of it.

Oh I need a cd of it

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ShyMaryEllen · 20/09/2025 23:07

There is a free app called Rain Rain which I listen to in bed. You can pay for more functionality but the free one lets you mix some rain sounds, so you can have rain on a window with a thunderstorm in the background etc. It’s well worth checking out.

Foolsgold74 · 20/09/2025 23:10

Absolutely not. Do you not have any appreciation of how many homeless people are out on the streets in this weather and how many animals are outside cold and wet with no shelter. I can't bear relentless rain like we've had today in the North West.

Carandache18 · 20/09/2025 23:19

Foolsgold74 · 20/09/2025 23:10

Absolutely not. Do you not have any appreciation of how many homeless people are out on the streets in this weather and how many animals are outside cold and wet with no shelter. I can't bear relentless rain like we've had today in the North West.

Animals suffered far more in the shadeless, arid heat of the summer we've just had. Cows, sheep and most horses are fine in these temps with rain (try getting them in!).

TwinklyNight · 20/09/2025 23:22

Love it and often put on a youtube video with a black screen that lasts 8-10 hours to go to sleep. Also blizzards.

SummerFrog25 · 20/09/2025 23:25

Yes. I sometimes contemplate sleeping in the bath as I have a skylight in the bathroom.

MsSmartShoes · 20/09/2025 23:29

Waking up in the night to the sound of heavy rain battering the windows is lovely, but only because I’m cosy and not required to go out in it.

RightOnTheEdge · 20/09/2025 23:34

Yes i love it! I love hearing the wind too.
I ask Alexa to play storm sounds when I go to sleep.

ninjahamster · 20/09/2025 23:35

I love rain. Love snow the most. I’m not a big fan of the wind though.

Athreedoorwardrobe · 20/09/2025 23:46

It's beautiful but unfortunately I can't fall asleep to it ever as I'm such a light sleeper and work nights so I always have to put in earplugs to sleep... the rain would be fine but any sudden sounds, of which there are lots during the day, will wake me so have to wear the earplugs.
I'm looking forward to when I retire finally being able to sleep whilst listening to the rainfall coz it won't matter if I wake up or whatever!!

Athreedoorwardrobe · 20/09/2025 23:47

Oh and I had an attic bedroom with a skylight as a child and so often fell asleep to loud rain.. thats probably why I find it so calming

Obeseandashamed · 21/09/2025 00:01

Yes! Currently sat in bed browsing mums net listening to the rain ☔️

Rainydayinlondon · 21/09/2025 00:31

Absolutely love it… rain on the windowpane always has the effect of allowing me to drift off to sleep.

And I LOVE a gale!

InMyHealthyEra · 21/09/2025 00:32

Love it! I often listen to rain sounds on YouTube to fall asleep

JoanThursday · 21/09/2025 00:32

I hate it and it makes me feel a bit anxious. 25 years ago, my parents were flooded out their house and in temporary accommodation for months after prolonged autumn rains. My house was okay, but we were woken in the middle of the night by the emergency services using megaphones and telling us to evacuate. I guess those stressful few months have stayed with me .

InMyHealthyEra · 21/09/2025 00:32

It’s chucking it down right now and I’m listening to it patter on the metal roof at work. Making me rather sleep

DrCoconut · 21/09/2025 00:48

It's OK but I'm fed up with the constant rain now. Combined with getting dark early it's really miserable and I'm already looking forward to spring.

LegoTherapy · 21/09/2025 00:51

I love wild weather. It makes me feel alive. There’s something very comforting about curling up in bed and listening to the wind and rain. Beautiful.

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