Rain sounds for sleep

Why rain sounds can feel calming

Rain is made of countless single drops that merge into a broad, steady rush. There is no melody and no beat to follow, and the sound softly covers many small disturbances.

Unlike pure noise, rain changes a little: denser, then finer, sometimes with wind or distant thunder. Many people like that; to others it feels too lively. Which kind suits you is personal.

The rain sounds in Taceora

The Nature group of Taceora has four rain sounds, each with its own character:

Sounds from the Water and Noise groups add to this, for example the ocean and pink noise, which reminds many people of steady rain.

Choosing the right rain

There is no right or wrong choice. As a guide:

• You like it calm and without surprises: take a rain with no thunder in its description, such as city rain or rain on the tent.
• You like nature and variety: forest rain with birdsong and thunder.
• You like it close and sheltered: rain on the tent or tent in the wind, as if the roof were right above you.
• Rain feels too lively: try an even noise such as pink or brown noise.

Rain or noise: what is the difference?

Rain has small changes: single drops, gusts of wind, a distant rumble. A noise such as pink or brown noise stays the same all the time. Some people fall asleep better with the liveliness of rain, others with the evenness of noise.

Taceora has both, so you can compare them on a single evening. In the browser you can try the even noise first with the generator on the pink noise page.

Rain sounds in Taceora

This is how it works in the app:

• Free to use: the ocean and warm brown noise, no account needed.
• With Complete (one-time purchase, no subscription) you get the four rain sounds and all other sounds.
• Sleep timer: 15, 30 or 60 minutes, or no time limit; with a timer the sound fades gently at the end.
• Keeps playing with the screen locked, and works offline after the one-time download.

How to use rain sounds in the evening

Many people use rain to fall asleep, to fall back asleep or as a background while reading.

1. Pick a rain sound you like.
2. Keep the volume low: the rain should stay in the background.
3. Set the sleep timer to 30 or 60 minutes.
4. If you like, start with a breathing exercise and let the rain play on afterward.

Whether rain sounds help you fall asleep is individual. Taceora is a relaxation product, not a medical device; if you have lasting sleep problems, talk to a doctor.