Minecraft weather codes and how to enter commands

In Minecraft, there are many codes from basic to advanced, but not all gamers know them all. 

I. Syntax

Different weather types can be enabled via the syntax: /weather [duration] .

In there:

- Type is the type of weather you want to set, including clear , rain and thunder .

- Duration is the length of time the weather lasts, in seconds. You can set it anywhere from 0 to 100000.

II. Code synthesis

- /weather rain : When this code is entered, the weather will change from sunny to rainy. However, this code cannot be activated in biomes such as desert and snow.

-  /weather clear : This code stops rain, thunderstorms and snowfall, the sky will turn blue.

-  /weather thunder : This code makes the sky darken and activates thunderstorm and snowstorm effects.

-  /toggledownfall : This code toggles the weather, from rainy to sunny and vice versa.

-  /gamerule doWeatherCycle false : Enter this code to turn off all rain in Minecraft .

III. How to enter Minecraft weather code

1. Quick Guide

2. Detailed instructions

Step 1:  Open Minecraft, log in to your account, create a new world => open Game Menu and click Open to LAN .

Step 2: Turn on Allow Cheats => click Start LAN World .

Step 3: At the Minecraft game interface, open the chat window .

- Java, Windows 10 Edition and Education Edition press T to open the chat window.
- For Pocket Edition click the chat icon at the top of the screen.
- For Xbox One, PS4 edition press the right D-Pad on the controller.
- Nintendo Switch edition press the right arrow button on the switch on the console.

Step 4: Enter the Minecraft weather command you want to use.

- For example: Taimienphi uses the code /weather clear .

Step 5: The Set the weather to clear notification will appear as shown below.

The weather code list above is just a small part of the  basic MineCraft commands , helping you understand the game more deeply as well as the actual experience of the game. However, to avoid getting bored quickly and discover all the secrets, you should not abuse these MineCraft commands.

Samuel Daniel

Update 19 April 2025