But without it, fruit and vegetable crops can't grow properly, and for that reason, farmers are concerned that the UK is having the driest winter in 20 years.
Rivers in Cumbria have been drying up, and the levels of water stored in reservoirs in Cornwall are getting very low.
At the moment, though, the UK isn't thought to be having a drought.
In April the weather was especially dry - the country saw less than half the amount of rain it normally would.
Some farmers, especially those in the south and east of the UK, said there was only 10% of the rainfall they expected to see in March and April.
But if normal levels of rain fall during May and June, they say it will put many crops back on track, although some crops like spring barley probably won't recover completely.
Last month the driest area across the UK was Edinburgh, in Scotland. It saw 7% of its average rainfall.
Southern counties in England, including Kent and Sussex, were also quite dry. They had around 20% of the rain normally expected for April.
It looks like things might be looking up for the farmers soon, with some wetter weather expected this weekend.
To make things confusing, there are several different types of drought.
One type of drought depends on how long it's been without rain, and if there is below the average rainfall for that season.
Another type looks at the reduced flow of water in rivers.
But if you are a farmer, then your main worry is something called an agricultural drought - when there isn't enough water around to be able to water fruit and vegetable crops.
The Environment Agency manages the levels of water stored in UK reservoirs.
They are asking everyone to use water wisely - for example, turning off the taps when you're brushing your teeth.
It's working with water companies, businesses and farmers to make things better for people and the environment should the dry weather continue.
Water companies will also give tips on how to make sure you aren't wasting water, if they think water saving measures are needed.

Killie moved eight points clear of bottom side Dundee United with a 3-0 win over St Johnstone on Saturday.
With five games matches remaining, the target is to make ground on Hamilton who are four points better off.
"Rangers are coming up and, if Hibs manage it too, then the league gets it's wow factor back," said Clark.
"You want to be part of that and it gives me the chance to attract the kind of players I would like to make sure the club isn't in this situation again.
"The club has been dicing with survival for many seasons and that needs to change."
Clark, 43, arrived at Rugby Park in mid-February on a three-and-a-half-year contract.
The former Blackpool and Huddersfield boss went six games without a victory, with the team scoring just one goal, before a Kris Boyd double helped see off St Johnstone.
Kallum Higginbotham was also on target in a comprehensive victory.
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"We'd been creating chances, so it was never an issue," Clark told BBC Scotland. "It was just getting the players to have the confidence to take more risks and finish off those chances.
"In previous games I'd been pleased with our level of performance. There was only one indifferent performance against Ross County when we weren't at the required standard.
"I knew, with a little bit of luck in front of goal, that the results would come.
"We had Hearts, Aberdeen and Celtic in that run and we should have taken points in those games.
"We've got one (win) but we still need a few more."
With Clark arriving after the transfer window, his recruitment has been restricted but he has managed to bring in Julien Faubert, along with Miles Addison and Alex Henshall.
"I felt we lacked pace and power and that's what I've tried to address in the out of contract market," said the former Newcastle and Fulham midfielder.
"When I came through the door we had one of the worst defensive records in the league.
"You've got to start from the back and we've been stronger. We've had three clean sheets.
"We need to start scoring more and hopefully Saturday is the start."
Wet weather is not something most of us want to see.
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Manager Lee Clark is urging Kilmarnock to build on the first win of his tenure and make sure they are part of an exciting top flight next season.