This solar term in 2024 is on April 19.

Grain Rain time in 2024: April 19, 21:59:33, March 11th in the "Year of the Dragon" in the lunar calendar of 2024. Guyu is the last solar term of spring. Grain Rain is taken from the meaning of "Rain produces hundreds of grains", which means that precipitation increases significantly at this time. The seedlings in the fields are first planted and new crops are planted. They need the moisture of rain the most. If rainfall is sufficient and timely, cereal crops can thrive.

Grain Rain, like rain, Xiaoman, Xiaoxue, Heavy Snow and other solar terms, are all solar terms that reflect the phenomenon of precipitation and are a reflection of the ancient farming culture.