Free rain sounds
Free rain sounds, generated live
Steady rain with soft, distant thunder for sleeping, studying, reading or just switching off. It is made live in your browser rather than played from a recording, so there is no loop, no ad and no 10-hour video to scrub through.
A simple way to use it
Press play and set the volume a little below normal conversation.
Use a speaker for a room-filling sound, or headphones in a busy place.
Set the sleep timer if you only want it until you drift off.
Our rain mix includes thunder. If you want the hush of rain without the rumbles, Green Noise is the closest steady sound.
Pick the rain for the moment
For sleep: keep it quiet and steady. If thunder wakes you, switch to Green Noise or Deep Sleep.
For studying and work: a little louder, enough to cover voices and traffic. Rain is broad and even, so it masks well without words or melody.
For ADHD focus: some people like the gentle variety of rain more than flat noise. Others find thunder pulls them off task. Try a single work block and see.
For relaxing: pair it with Wind Down for a slower, calmer evening sound.
Compare matching sounds
Open any sound to read its full guide and start listening.
- Thunderstorm
Heavy rain and distant thunder, generated without a loop.
- Green Noise
Rain-like, waterfall-style hush with no thunder.
- Deep Sleep
Low brown noise and slow delta beats for the night.
- Wind Down
Soft pink noise and theta beats before bed.
Common questions
Are these rain sounds free?
Yes. Free to play with no account, subscription or ads.
Are these real rain recordings?
No. They are generated in your browser, which is why they never loop or end.
Can I play rain sounds with my screen off?
Yes, on most phones. Lock-screen controls appear, and if a call pauses the sound you can resume with one tap.
Do rain sounds help with ADHD?
There is no research on rain specifically. Steady background sound helps some people with ADHD settle into a task; the only real test is whether it works for you.
Is there a rain sound with no thunder?
Our rain mix includes thunder. For a steady sound with a similar hush and no rumbles, try Green Noise.
Is this better than a YouTube rain video?
It has no ads, no video draining your battery, and no track that ends after a few hours. Use whichever you find easier.
Ready to listen?
Your sound starts in the player, where you can adjust every layer.