Rainy day and snow decor: how to get them

Updated November 11, 2026

Two decors depend on the weather instead of a place: the Leaf Hat on rainy days and the snow decor on snowy days. The rule is simple but poorly known: the right weather, in a place where you would normally find roadside seedlings.

Unofficial guide written by players. Sprotter is not affiliated with Nintendo, Niantic or Scopely. Pikmin Bloom is a trademark of its respective owners.

The two weather decors

Rainy day: the Leaf Hat, in three variants, worn by Blue Pikmin only.
Snowy day: the snow decor, worn by Blue and White Pikmin only.

The official rule

The game's help says that weather seedlings only appear in the matching weather, and that they are found where roadside seedlings are normally found. In other words: a place with no decor location in range.

The game relies on weather forecast data, which can differ from the real weather and is not available everywhere.

Step by step

Check the weather shown in the game: players look for the rain or snow icon at the top of the map.
Go to a roadside-only spot: residential streets, a bus stop, a small square, away from shops, parks, water and forest.
Open the detector: ideally it shows only roadside and the weather decor.
If other decors show up, walk 25 m further away and try again.
Grow the seedling. For the Leaf Hat, the variant is random.

Where to look for snow

Snow seedlings need snow in the forecast: in mild climates, that means the mountains or a winter trip. Check the forecast for where you are going, and look for a quiet roadside spot once there.

It is not guaranteed

Even with the right weather and a good spot, the weather decor doesn't always show up. Try again a little further, or later in the day.

Coming soon in Sprotter+

Sprotter+ will show roadside-only spots near you and tell you when rain or snow is forecast there.

Frequently asked questions

How do I get the Leaf Hat in Pikmin Bloom?

On a rainy day in the game, use the detector in a place where you normally find roadside seedlings, with no other decor nearby. Only Blue Pikmin wear it.

Why don't I get a weather seedling when it rains?

The game uses a forecast that can differ from the real weather, and another decor may be within range of your detector.

It's snowing but the game doesn't show snow. Why?

The game uses a weather forecast from its own provider, which can say cloudy or rainy while it snows. Snow seedlings only appear when the game itself shows snow, in a roadside-only spot.

Which Pikmin can wear snow decor?

Blue and White Pikmin only.

Does it work in a park or by the water?

Rarely: parks, water and forest are decor categories. Look for a spot where only roadside shows.

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