How to Install Weather Mods in GTA 5 - Realistic Weather Guide 2025

How to Install Weather Mods in GTA 5

Weather mods improve atmospheric effects for more realistic and dramatic visuals.

What Weather Mods Change

• Cloud formations and density
• Rain effects and puddles
• Fog and mist
• Sun position and lighting
• Storm intensity
• Snow effects (some mods)

Installation

1. Download weather mod
2. Open OpenIV
3. Navigate to mods/update/update.rpf/common/data/
4. Replace weather.xml
5. Some mods also need timecycle files

Weather File Locations

• weather.xml - Main weather settings
• timecycle_mods - Time of day effects
• cloudkeyframes - Cloud configurations

Popular Weather Mods

• Included in NVE - Part of NaturalVision
• RealWeather - Realistic patterns
• Foggy Weather - Dense fog option
• Snow Mod - Winter weather

Combining with Graphics Mods

Weather mods work with:

• Most already include weather changes
• Standalone weather may override
• Check compatibility

Changing Weather In-Game

Use trainer to test weather types:

1. Open Menyoo or Simple Trainer
2. Go to World Options
3. Select Weather
4. Choose weather type

Weather Types

TypeEffect CLEARSunny EXTRASUNNYBright sun CLOUDSOvercast OVERCASTHeavy clouds RAINRaining THUNDERStorm FOGGYFog XMASSnow

Troubleshooting

Weather looks wrong:

Conflict with timecycle mod - use matching sets

No effect:

File in wrong location - verify paths

Conclusion

Weather mods add atmosphere. Often included in graphics packs!