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Modrinth · Minecraft mod

BetterWeather

The perfect weather mod for any modpack. Adds immersive auroras, solar eclipses with daytime mob spawning, sandstorms, and overhauled rain/fog.

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Quick answer

Which BetterWeather release matches 1.20.2?

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Best match for your filters 1.1.2
Game version 1.20.1, 1.20.2, 1.20.3
Loader Forge

BetterWeather 1.1.2 targets 1.20.1, 1.20.2, 1.20.3 with Forge. Installation on the client is optional. Installation on the dedicated server is optional. No extra mods listed for this file.

Where it goes

Is BetterWeather required on the client, server, or both?

Installation on the client is optional. Installation on the dedicated server is optional.

Client Optional
Dedicated server Optional
Loader for this release Forge
Required install it here Optional supported, not mandatory Not supported do not install here Source doesn’t say do not assume

The source marks this as usable on both the client and server.

Understand client and server requirements Read the Minecraft installation guide

What else does BetterWeather 1.1.2 need?

1.1.2 on 1.20.2. Every mod below is checked against that same setup.

No extra mods listed for this file

This file does not list any required mods. Do not add a library just because a different file uses it.

This file does not list any required or optional mods.

Before you install it

Add BetterWeather without breaking your instance.

Built for BetterWeather 1.1.2 on 1.20.2. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.

  1. 01

    Stick to this file

    Use 1.1.2. It targets 1.20.1, 1.20.2, 1.20.3 with Forge; another release may have different loader, side or dependency requirements.

  2. 02

    Bring the mods it needs

    This file does not list any required mods. Do not add a library just because a different file uses it.

  3. 03

    Put it on the correct side

    Installation on the client is optional. Installation on the dedicated server is optional.

  4. 04

    Pick the file you checked

    Use the “Get this file” button beside 1.1.2. It opens that exact file at the source.

About this project

What does BetterWeather add?

Better Weather (Dynamic Skies & Events)

Better Weather is a highly immersive, atmospheric mod that completely overhauls the weather, skies, and environmental effects of Minecraft. Say goodbye to static, boring skies and hello to a living, breathing world!

This mod was built with maximum compatibility in mind, making it the perfect addition to any modpack — whether you're building a hardcore survival experience, an RPG adventure, or a cozy exploration pack, Better Weather will drastically enhance your world's atmosphere without breaking balance.

🌟 Key Features

🌧️ Overhauled Rain, Snow & Sounds
Vanilla weather has been completely reworked to feel much more realistic and immersive.

Heavy Rain & Snow: Raindrops and snowflakes are now denser, faster, and more atmospheric.
Dynamic Rain Sounds: The default loud and repetitive rain noise is replaced with a soothing, realistic ambient rain sound that won't give you a headache.

🌫️ Immersive Fog
Explore a more mysterious world with dynamic fog.

Thick, atmospheric fog now naturally rolls into the world.
Blends perfectly with rain and snow to create a truly moody environment.
Makes exploring forests and oceans much more atmospheric and cinematic.

🌑 Solar Eclipses
Experience the awe-inspiring beauty of a total solar eclipse!

The sky gradually darkens in the middle of the day.
A stunning, glowing Solar Corona appears around the moon.
Cinematic "Diamond Ring" effect just before and after totality.
Gameplay impact: The world becomes dark enough for hostile mobs to spawn during the day!

🌌 Aurora Borealis (Northern Lights)
Travel to cold biomes (like Snowy Taiga, Ice Spikes, or Tundras) at night to witness spectacular Auroras.

Fully animated, dynamic waves of light dancing across the sky.
Smooth color blending (from deep greens to vibrant purples and pinks).
Naturally fades in and out, making cold nights feel magical and serene.

🌕 Realistic Moon Phases
The default pixelated square moon has been entirely replaced.

High-resolution, mathematically generated moon texture.
Realistic lunar Maria (dark spots) and bright craters.
Beautiful Earthshine effect (the dark side of the moon subtly glows from Earth's reflected light).
All 8 moon phases are fully supported and dynamically rendered.

🏜️ Blinding Sandstorms
Surviving the desert just got a lot harder.

Dense, orange-tinted dust clouds that severely reduce visibility (down to just a few blocks!).
Sweeping sand particles and custom wind ambient sounds.
Transforms bright, sunny deserts into chaotic, immersive survival experiences.

🛠️ Compatibility & Performance

Built for Forge 1.20.1.
Highly optimized rendering using custom shaders and Blaze3D.
Modpack friendly: Fully compatible with vanilla survival, multiplayer servers, and most major biome/world-gen mods.

Project description from Modrinth.

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BetterWeather versions and loaders

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