Top 5 Weed Strains for Rainy Days

With rain lashing at the window, you really don’t want to head outside right now. If you’ve ever attempted it before, smoking weed in the rain is no fun at all. While poor weather certainly has the potential to ruin outdoor plans and activities, you can have just as much fun indoors using a bit of creativity. Spark up one of our top five best strains for rainy days, pair it with the appropriate activities, and you’ll find yourself in a world of fun and entertainment.

From snuggling by a roaring fire to watching some truly hilarious flicks, you’ll create memorable times while weathering out the storm. Continue reading to discover the best strains for the job, and what to do after hitting a joint.

Why Certain Strains Are Perfect for Rainy Days

Some people welcome bad weather with open arms, relishing in the cosy rainy day vibes. While sheltering indoors, there are countless different cannabis strains you can select to bring some excitement and entertainment into the picture.

Your choice will hinge on the kinds of activities you have planned. If you’re in the mood to hit the couch, put on some films, and simply chill out, then varieties with more stoning terpenes and plenty of THC should fit the bill. Conversely, if you want to pursue your creative projects with enhanced vigour and focus, you’d do well picking a strain that offers more electrifying and cerebral effects. Below, we share our five best weed strains for staying home, which meet both of these demands.

5 Strains Perfect for Rainy Days

Whether you want to stay as productive as possible or you’d rather switch off and enjoy some downtime, these are the top strains to smoke in bad weather.

Dynamite Diesel

As the rain starts to come down outside, reach for Dynamite Diesel. This feminized hybrid, created in collaboration between RQS and Mike Tyson's cannabis brand Tyson 2.0, descends from legendary parent strains Sour Diesel and Skywalker OG. These plants produce large, gorgeous, dark purple colas that feature a THC content of 22% and plenty of tasty terpenes. Upon toking, you'll experience a relaxing and stoning high that’ll put you in the mood to put on a film and sink into the couch. At the same time, your mind will be treated to some mild stimulation, allowing you to stay engaged with whatever you’re watching. Flavors of citrus, earth, fruit, pepper, and pine make every hit a treat.

Dynamite Diesel also performs great in the grow room and garden. Indoors, plants grow up to 150 cm in large pots without training. Cultivate them in smaller pots and apply LST and topping, and you’ll keep them as small as 100 cm. Prepare to harvest 500–550 g/m² after a brief flowering time of 9–10 weeks. Outdoors, plants grow to 150–200 cm and offer a return of 625–675 g/plant ready to harvest in October.

Dynamite Diesel

Dynamite Diesel

	Sour Diesel x Skywalker OG
	18 to 19 oz/m²
	3 to 5 feet
	9 - 10 weeks
	THC: 22%

	Sativa 35% Indica 65%
	22 to 24 oz/plant
	5 to 7 feet
	October
	Calming, Physically Relaxing, Sleepy, Uplifting

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Alien OG

Alien OG produces otherworldly buds. Her flowers feature a mix of green, yellow, and purple hues and pack a hefty THC content of 25%. Fire up these buds on a rainy day when you truly feel like blasting off and leaving the bad weather behind. You’ll find yourself in a world of euphoria, laughter, and enhanced creativity. This boost in mood may even inspire you to run out in the rain for a few minutes! Parent strains Alien Kush and Tahoe OG Kush also passed down delicious flavors of citrus, earth, and pine, making every hit a delight.

When growing this cosmic variety indoors, expect plants to max out at 80–120 cm. Make an effort to defoliate them frequently to boost aeration and light penetration in the canopy. You’ll earn yourself a yield of 450–500 g/m² after a flowering time of 8–10 weeks. Outdoors, plants will peak at 180 cm and churn out 450–500 g/plant in early October.

Alien OG

Alien OG

	Alien Kush x Tahoe OG Kush
	16 to 19 oz/m²
	3 to 4 feet
	8 - 10 weeks
	THC: 25%

	Sativa 50% Indica 50%
	16 to 18 oz/plant
	5 to 6 feet
	Early October
	Calming, Physically Relaxing, Uplifting

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Granddaddy Purple Auto

As one of the best indica strains for relaxation, Granddaddy Purple Auto ranks high when it comes to smoking weed in the rain (indoors, of course!). This feminized beauty descends from the original Granddaddy Purple and Big Bud Auto and possesses 20% sativa, 75% indica, and 5% ruderalis genetics. She’ll drastically enhance those cosy rainy day vibes, inspiring you to sit down with a good book and listen to that pitter-pattering on the window. Likewise, she makes a superb botanical companion during Netflix marathons. Her THC content of 19% delivers a long-lasting, relaxing high, while her terpene profile offers moreish tastes of blueberry, herbs, and pine.

Compact and fast, Granddaddy Purple Auto is perfect for small, clandestine indoor and outdoor spaces. Indoor plants grow to 70–120 cm and provide a yield of 375–450 g/m² after an entire growing cycle of 10–12 weeks. Outdoors, plants grown in a sunny spot will peak at 140 cm and produce a rewarding bounty of 110–160 g/plant.

Granddaddy Purple Auto

Granddaddy Purple Auto

	Granddaddy Purple x Big Bud Auto
	13 to 16 oz/m²
	2 to 4 feet
	8 - 9 weeks
	THC: 19%

	Sativa 20%, Indica 75%, Ruderalis 5%
	4 to 5 oz/plant
	3 to 5 feet
	10 - 12 weeks after sprouting
	Physically Relaxing, Sleepy, Uplifting

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Larry OG

You can definitely consider Larry OG one of the best strains for rainy days. Striking the perfect balance between relaxing and invigorating effects, our breeders created this cultivar by pairing parent strains OG Kush and SFV OG Kush, creating a 50-50 indica-sativa progeny. Equipped with a THC content of 22% and a mix of stoning and energising terpenes, Larry OG will leave your body feeling relaxed and your mind uplifted. After her effects set in, take your pick: settle down for a few hours or start writing, painting, or crafting with a newfound vigour.

Depending on the training techniques and pot size you choose to employ, Larry OG will grow to 80–120 cm indoors, providing a return of 450–500 g/m² after flowering for 8–10 weeks. Outdoor plants appreciate a sunny spot enriched with organic matter, in which they’ll pump out up to 500 g/plant ready to harvest in early October.

Larry OG

Larry OG

	OG Kush x SFV OG Kush
	16 to 19 oz/m²
	3 to 4 feet
	8 - 10 weeks
	THC: 22%

	Sativa 50% Indica 50%
	16 to 18 oz/plant
	5 to 6 feet
	Early October
	Physical stoned, Physically Relaxing, Uplifting

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Cherry Pie Auto

Quick to grow, compact, and productive, Cherry Pie Auto allows growers to cultivate weed anywhere, from converted cardboard boxes indoors to small balconies with good sun exposure. Additionally, her balanced high will leave you feeling cognitively elevated and physically relaxed, making it perfect when rain, thunder, and lightning take center stage outdoors. If you’re in the mood to put on your headset and grab your gaming control, this strain will help you stay in the zone and achieve some high scores! As the offspring of Cherry Pie and Granddaddy Purple Auto, Cherry Pie Auto inherited a THC content of 19% alongside irresistible flavors of blueberry, candy, and fruit.

When grown indoors, this rainy day strain grows to 70–100 cm and produces up to 450 g/m² after a growing cycle of just 9–10 weeks after sprouting. Cherry Pie Auto also handles a range of outdoor climates with ease, growing to 120–150 cm and producing up to 175 g/plant.

Cherry Pie Auto

Cherry Pie Auto

	Cherry Pie x Granddaddy Purple Auto
	14 to 16 oz/m²
	2 to 3 feet
	7 - 9 weeks
	THC: 19%

	Sativa 30%, Indica 65%, Ruderalis 5%
	3 to 6 oz/plant
	4 to 5 feet
	9 - 10 weeks after sprouting
	Balanced, Physically Relaxing, Uplifting

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Activities to Pair With Cannabis on a Rainy Day

You’re now aware of the top five weed strains for a rainy day, but how should you put them to use? Check out some of the most entertaining activities for rainy day blazing sessions below.

• Games to Play When High on a Rainy Day

There’s a near-infinite selection of games to play when high. If you’re spending your time in solitude, consider playing immersive video games that pair well with stoning, introspective strains. Get lost in the vast landscape of Skyrim or the cities of Grand Theft Auto. If you’re smoking with your friends, consider multiplayer video games such as Call of Duty. Likewise, opt for old-school physical games. Monopoly, Scrabble, and card games are surprisingly fun when baked!

• Animated Movies to Watch When High

If you’d rather switch off and gaze at a screen without much participation, consider enjoying some of the best movies to watch when high. Studio Ghibli's Princess Mononoke, Spirited Away, and My Neighbor Totoro are superb and trippy choices. Fantasia, The Boy and the Heron, and pretty much any Pixar film are also great options.

• Cartoons for Rainy Day Binge-Watching

Many smokers also enjoy marathons of bite-sized cartoon episodes when blazing up on a rainy day. The Legend of Vox Machina, Arcane, Blue Eye Samurai, and Scavengers Reign will all keep you suitably entertained until the weather clears up. Alternatively, any of the varieties above could easily become your new favorite Rick and Morty weed strain.

Tips for Making the Most of Your Rainy Day With Cannabis

Now that you know the best strains and activities to enjoy on a rainy day, here are some final tips to add the cherry on top of your experience:

• Get cosy: Your setting can have a big impact on your cannabis experience. Remove all clutter from your environment and grab cushions, blankets, and ambient lighting sources for maximum comfort and the best vibes.
• Grab some supplies: It’s a good idea to proactively stock up for rainy days. Make sure you have tasty snacks and drinks to hand, as well as rolling papers, lighters, and enough buds.
• Consider your tolerance: Chances are, you’ll smoke more than usual on a rainy day spent indoors. Just remember to consider your tolerance and to pace yourself to avoid overdoing things.
• Choose the right strain: Remember to match your strains to your chosen activities. Select cerebral and energising varieties when gaming, and more stoning and relaxing cultivars when watching films and cartoons.

Embrace the Rainy Day Vibes With Cannabis

After experiencing one or two rainy day sessions, you’ll no longer sigh when the rain arrives—you might even welcome it. Armed with these five strains, you’ll be ready to engage in a range of stoned activities. You’ll lose yourself in hours spent reading books, making music, or gaming with our cognitive and stimulating strains, whereas our soothing and relaxing varieties will make you feel as though you’re inside the movies you're watching.

Remember, make the effort to create a cosy space and ensure you have all of the right supplies for a memorable time! And sign up to our newsletter for more valuable cannabis lifestyle tips.