Rain Sounds — Free Online Rain Noise for Sleep & Focus

Press play above for free, continuous rain sounds — a steady rainfall created live in your browser. Set the volume, choose a stop time for sleep, and leave it running while you study or work. There's nothing to download, no account and no ads.

Why Rain Sounds Help

Rain is one of the most popular background sounds for a simple reason: it's steady and predictable. A continuous wash of sound covers the sudden noises that break concentration or wake you up — a car door, a barking dog, a conversation in the next room — without demanding any attention itself. Unlike music, there are no lyrics or melodies for your brain to follow.

How People Use It

• Falling asleep — set the stop timer to 30 minutes or an hour and the rain fades out after you've drifted off.
• Studying and reading — a calm, even backdrop for long sessions. Add structure with a 25-minute Pomodoro timer.
• Working in noisy spaces — open-plan offices, share houses and cafés.
• Winding down — pair it with our guided breathing exercise.

How This Rain Is Made

Instead of streaming a recording, this player synthesises rain: a soft bed of filtered noise for the steady rush, plus thousands of tiny randomised "drops" layered on top. It loads instantly, uses almost no data, and keeps working if your connection drops.

Prefer Something Deeper or Brighter?

For an even deeper rumble, try brown noise. For a smoother, rain-like hiss without the drops, try pink noise, or white noise for the strongest masking. Switch any time with the Sound buttons above.

Listening Safely

Keep the volume comfortable and as low as still works for you, especially with headphones or when listening for hours. Long, loud listening can damage hearing.