Do bees fly faster in the rain?

Honey bees may go out in very light rain, if it is warm enough, but they won't fly in heavy rain. They are also good at forecasting the weather. I have noticed no bees flying from my hives and wondered why not because the weather was fine -- and a short time later it was raining.

Imagine what it would be like if you were the size of a honey bee and were hit by a raindrop!