WeatherRefind
by norevy
WeatherRefind swaps the vanilla rain and snow on the client for a set of particle effects that fade in smoothly, so precipitation looks less cluttered while the atmosphere stays intact.
What it does
Rain and snow are drawn by WeatherRefind's own custom particle system instead of the vanilla renderer. Weather changes ease in gradually rather than popping into view, and the particles that appear are more polished than the vanilla ones. The aim is less visual noise without losing the feel of a storm or a snowfall.
The density, the particle count range and the spawn delay are all adjustable in the config, so each player can match the precipitation to their own preference. Because the effect runs entirely on the client, a server does not need any change to use it, and the mod works alongside a server that does not run it. It requires Fabric API and is published for Fabric, Forge and NeoForge.
Builds exist for 1.20 – 26.3 across 15 release versions, with 2.0 as the latest file for each loader, and it is released under a custom license that is not open source.
Key features
Replaced rain and snow
Vanilla rain and snow rendering is replaced by particle effects that look more refined than the originals.
Gradual weather transitions
Rain and snow fade in over time, so changes in weather no longer appear with a sudden pop-in.
Adjustable particle density
The particle count range and the spawn delay can be set in the config to fit the player's preference.
Less visual clutter
Fewer, more polished particles reduce the busy look of precipitation while the weather stays visible.
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Compatibility
Latest build for each game version and loader.
26.x5 of 5 versions with builds
1.21.x5 of 5 versions with builds
1.20.x5 of 5 versions with builds
Only full game releases are shown. This mod publishes no snapshot builds.
Requirements
Dependencies declared by the latest file for each loader.
Required 1
Use cases
Who it’s for: Players who want calmer rain and snow on their own client, and anyone who prefers a less cluttered look for precipitation during play.
How it compares
Let it Snow is a Fabric-only client mod for 1.20 – 1.21.10, released under the GNU General Public License v3.0 only, so it covers fewer loaders and versions. Surface Particles is open source under the MIT License and runs on Fabric, Forge and NeoForge for 1.20.1 – 26.3, with a broader range than WeatherRefind's own builds.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WeatherRefind | Fabric, Forge and NeoForge | 1.20 – 26.3 | Client-side only | 2026-09-27 |
| Let it Snow | Fabric | 1.20 – 1.21.10 | Client-side only | 2025-12-02 |
| Surface Particles | Fabric, Forge and NeoForge | 1.20.1 – 26.3 | Client-side only | 2026-09-16 |
Questions
Does WeatherRefind need Fabric API?
Does a server need WeatherRefind to work?
Which game versions does WeatherRefind support?
Can the weather effect be tuned?
In the catalog
WeatherRefind is one of 12,078 Decoration mods on ModsFinder, and one of 6,982 Decoration mods for Fabric. 8,071 mods support Minecraft 26.3.
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What the author says
WeatherRefind — Rain & snow, but better. WeatherRefined replaces vanilla rain and snow with smoother, more polished particle effects, reducing visual clutter while keeping the atmosphere intact. Particle count, range, and density can all be adjusted to match your preferences.
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/weatherrefind
- Owner
- norevy
- Published
- 2026-03-30
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2026-09-27
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15