Driest Cities in Bavaria

Top 100 cities ranked by driest cities

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Driest Cities — Bavaria

1 Vohburg an der Donau 29.1"

2 Ingolstadt 29.3"

3 Gaimersheim 29.3"

4 Riedenburg 29.7"

5 Furth im Wald 30.5"

6 Parsberg 31.0"

7 Leinburg 31.5"

8 Burgthann 31.5"

9 Pyrbaum 31.6"

10 Freystadt 31.6"

11 Dietfurt 31.6"

12 Seubersdorf 31.6"

13 Velburg 32.1"

14 Berching 32.4"

15 Greding 32.4"

16 Rothenburg ob der Tauber 32.5"

17 Uffenheim 32.5"

18 Kitzingen 32.5"

19 Ochsenfurt 32.5"

20 Sulzbach-Rosenberg 32.5"

21 Lauf an der Pegnitz 32.7"

22 Neumarkt in der Oberpfalz 33.6"

23 Postbauer-Heng 33.6"

24 Reinhausen 33.8"

25 Mallersdorf-Pfaffenberg 33.8"

26 Obertraubling 33.8"

27 Regensburg 33.8"

28 Markt Erlbach 33.8"

29 Wilhermsdorf 33.8"

30 Wenzenbach 33.8"

31 Abensberg 33.8"

32 Nittendorf 33.8"

33 Kelheim 33.8"

34 Teublitz 33.8"

35 Ansbach 33.8"

36 Hemau 33.8"

37 Dietenhofen 33.8"

38 Bernhardswald 33.8"

39 Emskirchen 33.8"

40 Leutershausen 33.8"

41 Pentling 33.8"

42 Maxhütte-Haidhof 33.8"

43 Neustadt an der Aisch 33.8"

44 Neutraubling 33.8"

45 Schierling 33.8"

46 Langquaid 33.8"

47 Zeitlarn 33.8"

48 Saal 33.8"

49 Regenstauf 33.8"

50 Bad Windsheim 33.8"

51 Bad Abbach 33.8"

52 Sinzing 33.8"

53 Neustadt an der Donau 33.8"

54 Adelsdorf 33.8"

55 Burglengenfeld 33.8"

56 Beratzhausen 33.8"

57 Lappersdorf 33.8"

58 Hof 34.0"

59 Oberkotzau 34.0"

60 Miltenberg 34.2"

61 Oettingen in Bayern 35.0"

62 Harburg 35.0"

63 Wassertrüdingen 35.0"

64 Dinkelsbühl 35.0"

65 Nördlingen 35.0"

66 Wemding 35.0"

67 Herrieden 35.0"

68 Feuchtwangen 35.0"

69 Würzburg 35.3"

70 Werneck 35.3"

71 Dettelbach 35.3"

72 Schweinfurt 35.3"

73 Rimpar 35.3"

74 Volkach 35.3"

75 Hammelburg 35.3"

76 Kolitzheim 35.3"

77 Oberthulba 35.3"

78 Arnstein 35.3"

79 Karlstadt 35.3"

80 Höchberg 35.3"

81 Niederwerrn 35.3"

82 Bad Kissingen 35.3"

83 Münnerstadt 35.3"

84 Waldbüttelbrunn 35.3"

85 Zellingen 35.3"

86 Rottendorf 35.3"

87 Veitshöchheim 35.3"

88 Oerlenbach 35.3"

89 Gerbrunn 35.3"

90 Dittelbrunn 35.3"

91 Bad Königshofen im Grabfeld 35.4"

92 Mellrichstadt 35.4"

93 Auerbach 35.5"

94 Wertingen 35.6"

95 Thannhausen 35.6"

96 Buttenwiesen 35.6"

97 Burgau 35.6"

98 Lauingen 35.6"

99 Ichenhausen 35.6"

100 Zusmarshausen 35.6"

The driest cities in Bavaria receive the least annual precipitation, often characterized by arid landscapes and abundant sunshine. Vohburg an der Donau receives just 29.1 inches of precipitation annually.

Dry climates offer benefits including more sunny days, less seasonal affective disorder, lower humidity, and reduced mold and allergen concerns. These cities are often located in the desert Southwest or other arid regions with dramatic natural landscapes.

Water management is a critical concern for the driest cities, many of which rely on distant water sources, desalination, or strict conservation measures. As populations grow in these areas, sustainable water use and drought resilience become increasingly important priorities.

Did You Know?

1. Vohburg an der Donau gets just 29.1" of precipitation per year — less than many cities get in a single month.
2. Most of the driest cities are in the desert Southwest, where evaporation often exceeds precipitation by a factor of 10 or more.
3. Water conservation is a way of life in these cities, with many implementing xeriscaping requirements and water usage restrictions.

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