PROMPT GUIDE

Rainy Day Prompts (rain, umbrella, puddles, rain scenes)

Rain pictures are popular in AI illustration for their moody colors and beautiful reflections. But many people struggle with rain that does not show, a broken way of holding the umbrella, or a picture that turns too dark. This guide covers the list of tags that build a rain scene, how to have her hold an umbrella, combinations for each rain scene, and fixes for common failures.

Last updated: 2026-10-22 approx. 3 min read

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The short answer

For a rainy day prompt, use rain as the base and add two or three of umbrella, raincoat, puddle and overcast. A clear umbrella shows the expression and also reduces broken hands. Wet-clothes expressions easily give unintended views, so it is safer to avoid them.

What are the prompts for a rainy day? (rain, umbrella, puddle)

rain is the base tag for rain. Umbrella is umbrella, puddles are puddle, and an overcast sky is overcast. Adding two or three of them makes a rainy day scene.

Rain scene tags

Tag	Meaning	Note
`rain`	Rain	The base tag for rain. Even alone it makes a rain picture Details
`raindrop`	Raindrops	Water drops on a window or umbrella. For close-up pictures
`umbrella`	An umbrella	Have her hold it with holding umbrella. Deciding on a color makes it stand out Details
`transparent umbrella`	A clear umbrella (plastic umbrella)	The face and sky show through. Use it when you want to show the expression
`raincoat`	A raincoat	In a bright color such as yellow, it is an accent for a rain picture Details
`puddle`	A puddle	Reflections at her feet. It works in compositions that show the ground
`reflection`	Reflection	Reflections on wet ground and windows. It pairs well with rain on a night street
`overcast`	An overcast sky	Cloud covers the sky. It gives the soft light of rain
`cloudy sky`	A cloudy sky	Similar to overcast, but the shapes of the clouds show
`window`	A window	A window with raindrops. For scenes of watching rain from indoors
`rain boots`	Rain boots	A prop at her feet. In a full body framing, pair it with puddles
`wet ground`	Wet ground	Light reflections on the road appear

Anime girl holding a clear umbrella in the rain on a city street — 透明な傘

Anime girl in a yellow raincoat standing on a wet road with puddles — 透明な傘

Illustration usage rules

How do you write each rain scene differently?

Rain scenes are easier to make if you split them into three: under an umbrella, by a window and on a night street. Combine the light and tags that suit each one.

Scene	Example combination	Note
Walking with an umbrella	umbrella, rain, street, holding umbrella, overcast	The hand holding the umbrella tends to break. A clear umbrella is easier to draw
A rainy window	window, raindrop, indoors, looking outside, rain	Watching rain from indoors. A quiet mood
A rainy night street	rain, night, reflection, wet ground, city lights	The light reflected on the road surface is the highlight
A raincoat	raincoat, rain, puddle, smile, outdoors	A bright color gives a lively impression even on a rainy day
After the rain	puddle, reflection, sunlight, cloudy sky	Light through gaps in the clouds. The sky reflects in the puddles

What are the steps for drawing a picture with an umbrella without breaking it?

Steps for drawing a scene with an umbrella

Decide the place and weather: put in rain and street (or overcast)
Decide the umbrella: specify just one, either a clear umbrella or a single-color umbrella (such as a red umbrella)
Write how she holds it: holding umbrella, and add one hand if she holds it with one hand
Use upper body or cowboy shot so both the umbrella and the face are in the picture
If you want rain lines, add rain and raindrop. If they do not show, strengthen rain slightly, as in (rain:1.2)
If you want to include the ground, add puddle and reflection so light is reflected at her feet

What are common rain picture failures and their fixes?

Failure	Cause	Fix
The rain does not show	The background is bright, or the rain is too thin	Strengthen rain to (rain:1.2) and make the background a darker overcast
The picture is too dark	night and dark are stacked	Use overcast and soft lighting to brighten the whole picture slightly
The umbrella shape breaks	The umbrella tag is weak, or the angle is complicated	Use a clear umbrella or a single-color umbrella and specify the color
The hands break	The hand gripping the umbrella handle is complicated	Have her hold it with both hands, or use a framing where the hands are hard to see
The clothes look wet	A wet or wet clothes tag was used	Do not use wet clothing tags. Express the rain with raindrop and rain alone

Rinka's tips

A rain picture comes together moodily if you narrow the colors. With blue and gray as the base and a bright color only on the umbrella or boots, it stands out
Expressions where clothes get soaked and cling easily produce unintended views. Create the rainy mood with water drops, reflections and an overcast sky
In rain on a night street, the reflections and city lights are the stars. The picture works even with a small character

Tags for rain, snow and seasonal weather in general Season and Weather Tags: Capturing "That Moment" in AI Art →

Background tags for night streets and night views Night Background Prompts (Night City, Night View, Night Park) →

Tags for water, reflections and transparency Water, Glass and Translucency Tag Guide for AI Art →

How to have a character hold things such as an umbrella Holding Prompts: Holding Objects, Both Hands and Hugging Items →

What are copy-paste templates for rainy day prompts?

Just swap what is in the square brackets. The first is a picture of walking with an umbrella, the second is a rainy window, and the third is a rainy night street.

1girl, solo, rain, transparent umbrella, holding umbrella, street, overcast, [outfit], smile, cowboy shot, masterpiece, best quality

1girl, solo, window, raindrop, rain, indoors, looking outside, from side, soft lighting, upper body, masterpiece, best quality

1girl, solo, rain, night, wet ground, reflection, city lights, umbrella, from behind, cowboy shot, masterpiece, best quality

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

What do I write for a rain prompt?

rain is the base tag. Adding umbrella for an umbrella, puddle for puddles and overcast for an overcast sky makes a rainy day scene.

What if the rain does not show?

Strengthen rain slightly, as in (rain:1.2), and make the background a dark overcast sky. A bright background makes the rain lines hard to see.

The hand holding the umbrella breaks.

Use a clear umbrella or a single-color umbrella, and have her hold it with both hands or use a framing where the hands are hard to see. The guide on fixing hands also helps.

How do I draw a rainy night street?

Combine rain, night, wet ground, reflection and city lights. The reflections on the road are the highlight, so the picture works even with a small character.

Can I use wet clothes expressions?

Avoid wet clothing tags such as wet clothes, because they easily produce unintended views. Expressing the rain with water drops, reflections and an overcast sky finishes safely.