Rain sounds are one of the most powerful tools in a creator’s audio library. From calming background ambiance to dramatic cinematic soundscapes, rain sound effects add mood, emotion, and realism to any project.
At Creator Factory, we’ve curated 10 premium-quality rain sound effects, each carefully selected and perfect for use in YouTube videos, short films, podcasts, ASMR content, and more.
The Top 10 Rain Sound Effects
1. Light Rain on Leaves
Use: Meditation, nature vlogs, ambient videos
Description: Soft, calming rain falling gently on tree leaves. Perfect for peaceful moments.
2. Heavy Rain on Asphalt
Use: Urban scenes, drama backgrounds, thrillers
Description: Strong, intense rainfall hitting roads and pavements for cinematic realism.
3. Rain with Distant Thunder
Use: Night scenes, horror or suspense videos
Description: Steady rain accompanied by occasional distant thunder. Adds tension and depth.
4. Rain on Metal Roof
Use: Countryside homes, cozy scenes, rustic ambience
Description: Sharp, rhythmic drops on a tin roof, creating a nostalgic, cozy vibe.
5. Rain on Car Window
Use: Emotional scenes, night drives, storytelling
Description: Subtle rain tapping gently on a car windshield. Intimate and immersive.
6. Tropical Rainforest Rain
Use: Nature documentaries, jungle explorations
Description: Rich, immersive rain deep within the rainforest, with distant birds and wind.
7. Rain Hitting Umbrella
Use: ASMR, romantic walk scenes, audio storytelling
Description: Close-up rain droplets hitting an umbrella. Great for detailed ambient sound.
8. Rain with Wind Gusts
Use: Stormy scenes, thriller intros, strong weather effects
Description: Windy rainstorm with occasional gusts and shifting intensity.
9. Rain at Night – City Ambience
Use: Lo-fi music videos, nighttime visuals, urban vibes
Description: Ambient city background with soft nighttime rain and subtle traffic sounds.
10. Rainwater Dripping from Roof
Use: Interludes, intros, cinematic transitions
Description: Single water droplets falling from a rooftop after rain. Clean and calm.
Watch the full video preview and download all 10 rain sounds via our Creator Factory YouTube Channel.