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Rain sounds for sleep

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Why rain works · Layering rain · Set a timer · Try it free

Why it works: rain is a soft, random patter that masks disruptive noise while feeling cosy and familiar. Acoustically it behaves like natural pink noise - broad, gentle, and easy to drift off to.

Why rain works for sleep

Rain spreads its energy across a wide range with a gentle emphasis on the mids and lows, so it masks sound without harshness. Its slight randomness keeps it interesting, and its deep associations with cosiness help you relax.

Layering rain

Rain over brown noise

Add a deep brown rumble under the rain for a fuller, warmer set.

Rain plus a low hum

A touch of low hum makes it feel enveloping.

Save your bedtime set

Save the blend so it's one tap from play, every night.

Set a fade timer

Noizim's drift-off timer fades the rain out gently after you fall asleep, so it won't run until morning unless you want it to.

Sleep to rain, free

Rain and the drift-off timer are free in Noizim. Build your cosy set tonight.

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Frequently asked

It's a soft, natural masker that covers disruptive sounds, with strong associations to cosiness and rest that help you relax.

Yes - layering rain over brown or pink noise is one of the most popular sets in Noizim.