Umbrella Symbol
☂ is the umbrella symbol used to represent rain protection and weather-related messages.
U+2602
The ☂ symbol (Umbrella) is a simple weather icon you can copy anywhere. It’s commonly used to indicate rain, protection from the elements, or outdoor conditions. Use it in UI labels, posts, and alerts without needing an image.
Umbrella Symbol Meaning
The ☂ (Umbrella) symbol is most commonly associated with rain and weather protection. In everyday use, it can represent “bring an umbrella,” “rain expected,” or an umbrella icon for weather apps, dashboards, and status labels. Designers also use it as a lightweight pictogram for themes like rainy days, commuting, travel advisories, or outdoor event updates. Because it’s a single Unicode character, it works well in text, buttons, and captions where a small icon is needed. It does not carry a specialized technical meaning beyond its visual association with umbrellas and weather.
Common uses
- •Weather app or website labels like “Rain” or “Umbrella needed”
- •Status and alerts in messaging apps (e.g., “☂ It’s going to rain”)
- •UI iconography for travel, commute, or outdoor activity pages
- •Event updates for outdoor events (rain plan or forecast reminders)
- •Blog and social posts to quickly convey rainy-day themes
Examples
☂ Umbrella Symbol (U+2602)
- ☂☂ Rain expected this afternoon.
- ☂Don’t forget your ☂ before you head out.
- ☂Weather update: ☂ showers likely tomorrow.
- ☂Outdoor event reminder: ☂ bring rain gear.
- ☂Commute tip: ☂ carry an umbrella today.
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+2602 | |
| HTML Entity | ☂ | |
| HTML Code | ☂ | |
| CSS | \2602 |
FAQ
What does the Umbrella symbol mean?
The ☂ (Umbrella) symbol is most commonly associated with rain and weather protection. In everyday use, it can represent “bring an umbrella,” “rain expected,” or an umbrella icon for weather apps, dashboards, and status labels. Designers also use it as a lightweight pictogram for themes like rainy days, commuting, travel advisories, or outdoor event updates. Because it’s a single Unicode character, it works well in text, buttons, and captions where a small icon is needed. It does not carry a specialized technical meaning beyond its visual association with umbrellas and weather.
What Unicode character is the umbrella symbol ☂?
It is the Umbrella symbol with Unicode code point U+2602.
How can I copy ☂ easily?
Copy the character directly from this page (☂). For technical use, you can also use HTML entity ☂ or escapes like \\2602 / \\u{2602}.
What is the best use for ☂ in writing or design?
Use it as a compact weather indicator for rain, rain gear reminders, or an umbrella-themed icon in text, labels, buttons, and captions.
Will ☂ look the same on all devices?
As a standard Unicode character, it should render across most systems, but its exact appearance can vary slightly depending on the font.