Moving in the Rain: 10 Tips for Staying Dry and Protecting Your Stuff

Spring has sprung, and with it, the return of endlessly rainy days. And while it’s all good for the plants and the grass, rainy days are less than ideal when it comes to moving. If you’ve ever been tasked with moving in the rain, you know that even a light drizzle can be a big inconvenience—and a massive downpour an even bigger one.

Of course, moving day happens rain or shine. Most of the time, you don’t have the option to just shift your plans because of bad weather, and nor should you. While it’s definitely not ideal, moving in the rain doesn’t have to be a total disaster either. Below, we’ll go over some of the essentials that you need to know to make a move in the rain just a little bit less stressful, and hopefully, a lot more dry.

Wrap what you can

Line your boxes

Make a plan

Arrange boxes and other items in a garage or front hallway

Reinforce any weak or damaged boxes

Put tarps down on the bottom of the truck bed

Wipe off items as you load them

Practice safety

Stay focused

Unpack right away at your new home

Our best tip for moving in the rain: leave it to someone else. Professional movers are experts at moving safely and efficiently in all sorts of conditions, and a rainy move is just another day on the job for them. As an added bonus, you get to stay inside and dry while they do all the work. To find movers you can trust, enter your move details in at moving.com for a vetted list of reputable movers.