Funny ways to say it's raining

Some days are too wet for a plain "it's raining". Here are 15 funny ways to say it's raining, for texts and friends, a few dramatic declarations, mock-official ones from the Department of Doubt, and simple kind ones that always work.

For texts and friends

• "It is raining so much the ducks are asking to come inside." Even the experts have had enough.
• "It is raining sideways, which feels a bit personal." Rain with an attitude.
• "My umbrella turned inside out. I think it was trying to leave." Nobody blames it.
• "Today's outfit: whatever I was wearing, plus damp." A bold new look.

Dramatic declarations

• "The clouds have clearly been saving this up for a while." Months of planning.
• "This is not drizzle. Drizzle would be polite." No manners at all.
• "Every puddle on the street has found me personally." Very thorough puddles.
• "The windows have been crying all day and nobody has asked them why." Someone should ask.

Mock official

• "The Department of Doubt has reviewed the idea of a picnic today and does not think so." The sandwiches have been told.
• "Notice: the sky has opened. Nobody has been able to find the off switch." Sounds like a form. Reads like a splash.
• "Form 133 confirms that the applicant is wet, owns an umbrella, and is somehow still wet." A mystery for the ages.

Simple and kind

• "It's pouring out there, take an umbrella!" Always works.
• "Rainy day today, stay dry." Short and kind.
• "It's a bit wet out, bring a hood." Practical and friendly.
• "Perfect weather for staying in." Cosy, for anyone.

Keep it light

1. Add a dry wish. "Stay dry" turns a weather moan into a kind message.
2. Read the room. If the rain has spoiled someone's big plans, skip the joke and say you are sorry it happened.
3. One splash is enough. A single soggy line is funny; a daily rain report gets old fast.

More from the Department

If the rain turns cold, see the funny ways to say it's freezing, and when the sun finally comes back, the funny ways to say it's hot outside. Stuck indoors all day? There are the funny ways to say I'm bored. All guides are on the guides page, and today's ruling is on the home page.

Questions about funny ways to say it's raining

What is a funny way to say it's raining?

Something that makes the rain sound a little too dramatic, like "It is raining so much the ducks are asking to come inside." One soggy line is plenty.

What is a funny way to say it's raining hard?

Try "Notice: the sky has opened. Nobody has been able to find the off switch." It is playful and sounds like an official warning.

What can I say instead of it's raining?

Try "It's pouring out there" or "It's a wet one today." Both are friendly and fit any chat.

What is a simple way to say it's raining?

A plain "It's pouring out there, take an umbrella!" always works. It shares the news and adds a kind tip.

The Department of Doubt is satire, but these rainy day texts are real suggestions you are free to use. See the satire notice.