The data you need
One numeric variable and a category for comparing groups.
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Raincloud plot maker
The shape. The summary. The whole story.
Bring a distribution, a box plot, and individual observations together in one expressive view.
Create a raincloud plotNo coding. Your data stays in your browser.
A little room to experimentSample data
Age by job level
Density, box plots, and individual sample observations
Palette
Background
All observationsBlue hour · DarkLight
A little context
When to use a raincloud plot.
See patterns that a single average hides. The cloud shows distribution shape; the box summarizes it; the points show individual observations.
A design thought
Use restrained point opacity so dense areas feel richer without hiding the overall shape.
Good question
Why use a raincloud plot instead of a box plot?
A box plot gives a compact summary. A raincloud plot also reveals the distribution shape and individual observations, which can expose clusters or asymmetry hidden by the summary.