[Rain Songs] A selection of Western music to listen to on rainy days – rainy songs

A rainy Monday at the start of the workweek or a long-awaited day off—rain that falls at times like these can really put you in a blue mood, can’t it?

Of course, some people love spending a lazy day at home, quietly watching the rain when they have no plans to go out.

In this article, we’re sharing a selection of classic English-language songs perfect for rainy days, curated for fans of Western music!

From timeless hits that sing directly about rain to recent chart-toppers, and even songs whose lyrics or atmosphere make them ideal for rainy days—this comprehensive roundup spans genres and styles.

If you’re looking for BGM for a rainy day, this is a must-see!

Playlist

[Rain Songs] A selection of Western music to listen to on rainy days – rainy songs
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	UmbrellaRihanna		The success story of Rihanna’s signature song “Umbrella”
2	Purple RainPrince		The Allure of Prince’s Masterpiece “Purple Rain”
3	Rainy Days and MondaysCarpenters		Rainy Days and Mondays by the Carpenters
4	It Will Rain LyrickBruno Mars		Bruno Mars’s heartbreak ballad
5	Why Does It Always Rain On Me?Travis		Signature song(s) of the Scottish rock band TRAVIS
6	Set Fire To The RainAdele		The appeal of Adele’s heartbreak songs and the meaning of their lyrics
7	Rain ManEminem		Songs in which Eminem collaborated with Dr. Dre
8	Never Gonna RainBryan Adams		Bryan Adams sings about a heart that won't be defeated by the rain
9	Echoes In RainEnya		Enya sings of a phantasmal world of rain
10	Make It RainEd Sheeran		A song produced by Foy and sung by Ed.
11	Ain’t No Other ManChristina Aguilera		Aguilera’s signature song wins a Grammy
12	A Hard Rain’s A-Gonna FallBob Dylan		Bob Dylan’s anti-war song. A father tells his son about the horrors on the battlefield.
13	Who Let In The RainCyndi Lauper		A Cyndi Lauper breakup song suited for a rainy day
14	Rain On MeLady Gaga, Ariana Grande		A song by Lady Gaga and Ariana
15	my futureBillie Eilish		Billie Eilish’s “my future”
16	DreamsFleetwood Mac		Introduction to Fleetwood Mac's classic song 'Dreams'
17	Beauty And A Beat ft. Nicki MinajJustin Bieber		Beaver and Minaj's Party Song
18	Too Much RainPaul McCartney		Even in hardship, let’s smile and be happy
19	Come in With the RainTaylor Swift		A masterpiece breakup song by Taylor Swift
20	Come CleanHilary Duff		Hilary Duff’s love and emotions in the rain
21	When The Rain Comes DownAndy Taylor		Andy Taylor's 1986 single
22	Why Does It Always Rain On Me?Travis		A soothing song by a Scottish band
23	Pray ft. LogicSam Smith		Masterpieces by Sam Smith and Logic
24	Paris in the RainLauv		Lauv’s quiet, romantic song
25	RainJose Feliciano		Introduction to songs about love from 1969
26	Outside the RainStevie Nicks		The captivating singing voice of Stevie Nicks
27	No RainBlind Melon		A pleasant rock number by Blind Melon
28	Have You Ever Seen The Rain?Creedence Clearwater Revival		CCR's signature songs and anti-war message
29	No RainBlind Melon		Blind Melon's debut single is a big hit
30	RainMadonna		Madonna's calm love song
31	It’s Raining MenThe Weather Girls		Funky dance music love cheer song
32	FRIENDSMarshmello & Anne-Marie		A Friendship Song by a Masked DJ and a Singer
33	It Never RainsTony Toni Tone		A 1990 song by a California-based group
34	Come Rain or Come ShineRay Charles		A song I’ll always love, rain or shine
35	Raindrops Keep Falling On My HeadB.J.Thomas		A film insert song wins an Academy Award
36	Mandolin RainBruce Hornsby & The Range		A rock band's piano piece released in '86
37	Laughter In The RainNeil Sedaka		A love song with Neil Sedaka’s gentle vocals
38	Rainy Night in SohoThe Pogues		The Pogues’ 1986 release
39	Only Happy When It RainsGarbage		Rock with sweet vocals and a rough, hard-edged band sound
40	Raining In My HeartBuddy Holly		A piece introducing Buddy Holly’s classic songs
41	Fool In The RainLed Zeppelin		A lively hard rock song by Led Zeppelin
42	RainThe Cult		British rock band, post-punk song
43	RainMissy Elliot		Missy Elliott's debut smash hit
44	She’s My Kind of RainTim Mcgraw		Tim McGraw's romantic love songs
45	These Days feat. Jess Glynne, Macklemore & Dan CaplenRudimental		Rudy sings about an ex-couple’s breakup and reconciliation
46	Songs About RainGary Allan		Gary Allan, A Rainy Love Song
47	Singin’ in the RainGene Kelly		A song you can enjoy positively even on rainy days
48	Same Old LoveSelena Gomez		Selena Gomez's rainy night song
49	It’s RainingDarts		A song that expresses the feeling of weeping in the rain of sorrow
50	After ther RainNelson		A hopeful song where the rain washes away sadness
51	She Will Be LovedMaroon 5		A man with unrequited love wishes to save a woman who is suffering.
52	HistoryOne Direction		One Direction’s final song before their hiatus
53	Feel Like RainMotion City Soundtrack		It has a bright melody, but the lyrics are complex, and with one misstep it could become a dark song.
54	Sk8er BoiAvril Lavigne		An uplifting 2002 song by Avril Lavigne
55	It’s Raining MenThe Weather Girls		Introducing the charm of classic Western songs from 1982
56	Georgia RainTrisha Yearwood		Trisha Yearwood’s wistful rain love song
57	I Think It’s Going to Rain TodayUB40		UB40's cover of a Randy Newman song
58	Only Happy When It RainsGarbage		A song that's only happy when it rains
59	Rainy DaysGeneral Public		Reggae rhythms can lift your spirits
60	The Sunshine After The RainBerri		A digital-sound dance track released in ’94
61	Raining in my heart.Leo Sayer		A cover song by Leo Sayer
62	Who I Am Hates Who I’ve BeenRelient K		Relient K, a refreshing rock song
63	Summer RainBelinda Carlisle		Belinda Carlisle's Summer Rain
64	Here Comes The Rain AgainEurythmics		Euro-pop unit’s rain-themed song becomes a hit
65	November RainGuns N’ Roses		The sadness of a love as frustrating as rain
66	One More Rainy DayDeep Purple		Rediscovering Deep Purple’s fresh, different appeal
67	Nothin’ On You feat. Bruno MarsB.o.B		The song by B.o.B and Bruno
68	She Is LoveParachute		Parachute Love Love Song
69	RainThe Script		The Script’s song “The Man Who Can’t Be Moved” (about sorrow and rain)
70	10,000 HoursDan + Shay, Justin Bieber		A duet featuring the gentle voices of Bieber and Shay
71	September In The RainDinah Washington		September in the Rain, a classic by Dinah Washington
72	Please Don’t Stop The RainJames Morrison		A song that likens the ups and downs of love to rain
73	The Rain SongLed Zeppelin		Led Zeppelin's epic track
74	I’ll Take The RainR.E.M.		The importance of a love that accepts the rain
75	The Sun and the RainMadness		A bright ska band's song
76	Powerful feat. Ellie Goulding & Tarrus RileyMajor Lazer		Major Lazer’s iconic collaboration
77	A Rainy Night In SohoThe Pogues		London punk with Celtic music influences
78	Sunshine On A Rainy DayZoe		A pop song by a singer from London
79	She’s A RainbowThe Rolling Stones		Timelessly fresh classic song
80	Red RainPeter Gabriel		Peter Gabriel's heavy, weighty song
81	RainStatus Quo		London five-piece rock, released in 1976
82	Say it’s Gonna RainWill to Power		A dance unit from Florida
83	The Rain – 10 Years OnOh Wonder		A re-recorded version whose poignant melody resonates with the heart
84	Right As RainAdele		Adele sings about her resolve to end a love that tosses her around
85	Another Rainy Day In New York CityBay City Rollers		Sensing a breakup in love in rainy New York
86	Let It RainEric Clapton		Clapton’s classic “Let It Rain”
87	Bring On The RainJo Dee Messina		A song that carries hope and moves forward into tomorrow
88	Walking in the RainModern Romance		Modern Romance poignant ballad
89	Cups (Pitch Perfect’s “When I’m Gone”)Anna Kendrick		Theme song of the film by Anna Kendrick
90	Rain On The ScarecrowJohn Mellencamp		A Protest Song for the Agricultural Crisis
91	FOOLSTroye Sivan		Troy Sivan’s romantic song
92	I Wish For The Rainliana flores		Soothing indie pop announced by Riana
93	Meant to Be feat. Florida Georgia LineBebe Rexha		Bebe collaborates with Florida Georgia Line
94	Me & My GirlsFifth Harmony		Fifth Harmony’s girls’ night party song
95	Club Can’t Handle Me ft. David GuettaFlo Rida		A collaborative party song by Flo Rida and Getter
96	Built To LastMêlée		MeiLeigh’s 2007 release, suitable for weddings
97	I Know You Want Me (Calle Ocho)Pitbull		You can dance to Pitbull’s cheerful Latin songs
98	I Gotta FeelingThe Black Eyed Peas		The Black Eyed Peas' party song
99	Raining On SundayKeith Urban		Keith Urban's rock ballad song
100	Deja Vu ft. Jay-ZBeyoncé		Beyoncé and Jay-Z collab track
101	Bad Blood ft. Kendrick LamarTaylor Swift		Taylor raps about a friendship breakup
102	RainCreed		A Florida rock band, a heart-stirring song
103	I Made It Through the RainBarry Manilow		A song of hope and courage to overcome adversity, sung by Barry Manilow.
104	When It RainsKid Rock		A poignant introduction to Kid Rock’s songs
105	SaluteLittle Mix		Little Mix's girl-empowerment song
106	Stay ft. Mikky EkkoRihanna		A collaboration song between Rihanna and Mickey
107	You Are The Only OneEmily Osment		Emily, a melancholic love song with a rainy, rock vibe
108	You Sound Good to MeLucy Hale		Lucy’s cheerful country song
109	RaindropsBasement Jaxx		Introduction to Basement Jaxx's songs
110	I Wish It Would Rain DownPhil Collins		Introduction to Phil Collins's songs
111	Let It RainUFO		The powerful sound of a rock band
112	Rainy Days And MondaysCarpenters		A gentle song like the sound of rain that depicts a love in its stagnation phase
113	Through The RainMariah Carey		A song of courage that Mariah Carey composed following her father’s death
114	RainThe Beatles		Expressing a rainy day’s muddled head through experimental recording
115	Shelter in the RainStevie Wonder		Stevie Wonder’s love-filled song of rain