Can you get sick from being in the rain? Here’s what you should know
September 21, 2026
Learn how rain can affect your health Getting caught in the rain doesn’t directly make you sick. It’s the viruses that spread through close contact, respiratory droplets, and contaminated surfaces that cause colds and flu. People get sick during the rainy season because cold and wet conditions can lower body temperature and affect the body’s natural defenses. Spending more time indoors and in close contact with others can also increase the spread of viruses.





