The only thing that's more fun than riding up under the awning during a hailstorm while people watch you approach is riding up during freezing rain, then having a 1/4" thick shell of ice crack off and crash to the ground when you stand up and shake your arms. I've done both. People were impressed both times, though I think I know what thought that cemented in their mind about me.

Honestly, the hail was a little irritating because I had to tip my head forward a bit more than I'd like to keep from getting hit on the face (visor not long enough), but the rain is never really an issue, I really don't even notice it. Good rain gear is very much worth it.