Nie's British Weather
by Nieadni
Nie's British Weather is a data pack that changes how often rain falls, with a wet default setting and an alternate dry setting.
What it does
Players who explore, farm or work outdoors are the ones most affected, since the pack makes rain frequent, with about an 80 percent chance of rain at times, and skies often overcast. Drizzle becomes a steady part of outdoor play, though rain does not physically alter the landscape. Its effect is mainly atmosphere, adding a moody layer to forest walks and long trips, and the pack aims at the feel of a classic British day.
The second variant is inspired by long-term climate change. In that version rain becomes a rare event, so cauldrons stay empty and crops go unwatered, and the world is shaped by prolonged droughts and parched landscapes. The pack is a server-side data pack, so the server must load it, while clients may leave it out. Files are published for Fabric, Forge, NeoForge and Quilt, plus the data pack, for 40 release versions, 1.15 – 26.3, and the latest file targets 26.3. The mod is released as All rights reserved and is not open source.
Key features
Frequent rain
The wet variant makes rain common, with an overcast sky over many outdoor sessions.
Atmosphere without terrain change
Rain alters the mood of the world without reshaping the landscape or the blocks in it.
Dry climate variant
A second setting reflects a world where climate change disrupted weather, so rain is rare.
Effects on farming
In the dry variant cauldrons stay unfilled and crops go unwatered, which changes early game routines.
Compatibility
Latest build for each game version and loader.
26.x4 of 4 versions with builds
1.21.x12 of 12 versions with builds
1.20.x5 of 5 versions with builds
1.19.x5 of 5 versions with builds
1.18.x3 of 3 versions with builds
1.17.x2 of 2 versions with builds
1.16.x6 of 6 versions with builds
1.15.x3 of 3 versions with builds
This mod also publishes snapshot builds. Snapshots are not shown in the matrix.
Use cases
Immersive adventures
Players who want rain-soaked forests and drizzly exploration can use the wet variant.
Drought survival
Servers can run the dry variant for a harsher world where water sources and crop watering need planning.
Who it’s for: Server owners who want a weather change applied to the whole world, and players who prefer a moodier outdoor atmosphere over clear skies.
Questions
Does Nie's British Weather need to be installed on the client?
Which loaders can run Nie's British Weather?
How does the dry variant differ from the default?
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What the author says
This Minecraft datapack introduces the unpredictable charm of British weather, where players can expect rain on most days. With an 80% chance of rain, the skies are frequently overcast, and outdoor activities like farming, mining, and exploring are constantly affected by the drizzle. While the rain doesn't physically…
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/nies-british-weather
- Owner
- Nieadni
- Published
- 2024-09-04
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2026-10-09
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15