Sun behind rain cloud emoji 🌦️
The sun behind rain cloud emoji 🌦️ shows a sun peeking from behind a cloud with raindrops. It captures those mixed sunny-and-rainy moments, both in weather and in mood.
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What the sun behind rain cloud emoji means
The sun behind rain cloud emoji 🌦️ is a weather symbol that shows a golden sun with a grey cloud in front and a few blue raindrops falling from the cloud. Its official Unicode name is “sun behind rain cloud”. It is often used for sunny intervals with scattered showers — the kind of day where you might need sunglasses and an umbrella at the same time.
Beyond literal weather, people use 🌦️ to describe mixed emotions, unpredictable situations, or a mood that keeps changing. It can mean “I’m happy but a bit sad”, “good news with a catch”, or simply “typical British weather”.
The emoji renders slightly differently across devices, but the core combination of sun, cloud, and rain remains consistent. This makes it instantly recognisable in weather apps and messaging, even at small sizes.
How people use 🌦️ in real messages
In casual chat, 🌦️ often appears when someone describes the weather or makes plans that depend on it. It’s less dramatic than a full rain emoji and softer than a bright sun, so it fits those in-between moments.
Common scenarios
- Telling a friend it’s raining on and off: “It’s so 🌦️ today, I keep changing my jacket.”
- Describing a bittersweet feeling: “Got the job but have to move away… 🌦️”
- Reacting to uncertain plans: “Picnic might still happen, 🌦️ but we’ll see.”
- Commenting on a day that started sunny but turned grey: “Morning sun, afternoon drizzle 🌦️”
- Using it in a social media caption about resilience: “Life isn’t always sunny, sometimes it’s 🌦️ and that’s okay.”
Compare sun behind rain cloud with similar emoji
| Emoji | Name | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| sun behind rain cloudU+1F326 U+FE0F | Weather condition: sun, cloud and rain | |
| new moonU+1F311 | Moon phase, not weather | |
| full moonU+1F315 | Moon phase, often used for night or full moon events | |
| crescent moonU+1F319 | Moon symbol, can mean night or goodnight | |
| new moon faceU+1F31A | Moon face with a face, used more playfully | |
| first quarter moon faceU+1F31B | Moon face with a face, also playful |
Similar sky emojis and how to tell them apart
It’s easy to mix up 🌦️ with other weather emojis. The sun behind cloud emoji ⛅ shows a sun peeking behind a cloud but no rain, while cloud with rain 🌧️ has rain but no sun. 🌦️ combines both: sun, cloud, and rain. For a full list, see the weather emoji page or the cloud with rain emoji guide.
There is also a sun behind large cloud emoji 🌥️, which is similar to ⛅ but with a bigger cloud. The key difference is the presence of raindrops: only 🌦️ includes rain. If you need a stormier symbol, the cloud with lightning and rain emoji ⛈️ is a separate character.
In the same Unicode sky-and-weather group, you’ll also find moon phase emojis like 🌑, 🌕, and 🌙. Those are astronomical symbols, not weather conditions. The compare table below shows the difference at a glance.
How to type and copy the sun behind rain cloud emoji
You can copy 🌦️ directly from this page by tapping the copy button above.
- On Android: Open the emoji panel (usually via the smiley icon), then use the search field if available to type “sun behind rain cloud”.
If you use the emoji frequently, you can also create a text replacement on your phone or computer to insert 🌦️ with a shortcut like “sbrc”.
Questions people ask
What does the sun behind rain cloud emoji mean?
It represents sunny intervals with scattered showers, or metaphorically a mix of positive and negative feelings or situations.
When should I use 🌦️?
Use it when the weather is a mix of sun and rain, or when your mood or plans are uncertain or bittersweet.
Is 🌦️ the same as ⛅?
No. ⛅ is sun behind cloud without rain, while 🌦️ includes raindrops, indicating rain as well as sun.
How do I type 🌦️ on my phone?
Open the emoji keyboard and search for “sun behind rain cloud” or “rain cloud”. You can also copy it from this page.
What does 🌦️ mean in texting?
In texting it often means mixed emotions, a mood that changes, or that something good has a downside.
About this guide
Written and maintained by the Emoji Directory editorial team, without ads or sponsorship. Meanings describe how the emoji is commonly used in public posts and messages, not an official definition. Names, code points, versions, keywords and translations come from the Unicode Emoji 18.0 and CLDR data; shortcodes from the gemoji project. Last reviewed . Spotted a mistake or a new usage? Tell us, or read how the directory is made.
