Driest Cities in Île-de-France

Top 100 cities ranked by driest cities

Best Île-de-France Cities

Composite rankings combining multiple weighted metrics, 4 topics from climate and air quality data.

Best Climate Cities
Warm temperatures, plenty of sunshine and clean air.
Cleanest Air Cities
Lowest pollution levels for healthy outdoor living.
Sunniest Cities
Most days of sunshine per year, with warm and dry climate.
Most Urban Cities
Densely populated city centers with the largest urban footprints.
Population & Density
Largest Cities Smallest Cities Most Dense Least Dense
Climate & Air
Warmest Cities Coldest Cities Rainiest Cities Driest Cities Snowiest Cities
Geography & Infrastructure
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Driest Cities - Île-de-France

1 Provins 25.0"
2 Orsay 32.8"
3 Les Essarts-le-Roi 32.8"
4 Limours 32.8"
5 Magny-les-Hameaux 32.8"
6 Breuillet 32.8"
7 Saint-Arnoult-en-Yvelines 32.8"
8 Bures-sur-Yvette 32.8"
9 Étampes 32.8"
10 Chevreuse 32.8"
11 Le Mesnil-Saint-Denis 32.8"
12 Les Ulis 32.8"
13 Le Perray-en-Yvelines 32.8"
14 Igny 32.8"
15 Villebon-sur-Yvette 32.8"
16 Dourdan 32.8"
17 Marcoussis 32.8"
18 Gif-sur-Yvette 32.8"
19 Rambouillet 32.8"
20 Saint-Rémy-lès-Chevreuse 32.8"
21 Égly 32.8"
22 Palaiseau 32.8"
23 Étréchy 32.8"
24 Arpajon 32.8"
25 Rosny-sur-Seine 34.1"
26 Magnanville 34.1"
27 Mantes-la-Jolie 34.1"
28 Mantes-la-Ville 34.1"
29 Limay 34.1"
30 Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines 35.2"
31 La Garenne-Colombes 35.2"
32 Chanteloup-les-Vignes 35.2"
33 Boulogne-Billancourt 35.2"
34 Argenteuil 35.2"
35 Nanterre 35.2"
36 Bessancourt 35.2"
37 Achères 35.2"
38 Fontenay-le-Fleury 35.2"
39 Versailles 35.2"
40 Éragny 35.2"
41 Marly-le-Roi 35.2"
42 Rueil-Malmaison 35.2"
43 Saint-Ouen-l'Aumône 35.2"
44 Villepreux 35.2"
45 Bougival 35.2"
46 Cergy 35.2"
47 Louveciennes 35.2"
48 Le Plessis-Bouchard 35.2"
49 Méry-sur-Oise 35.2"
50 Croissy-sur-Seine 35.2"
51 Sèvres 35.2"
52 Jouy-le-Moutier 35.2"
53 Maurepas 35.2"
54 Chaville 35.2"
55 Verneuil-sur-Seine 35.2"
56 Jouy-en-Josas 35.2"
57 Le Vésinet 35.2"
58 Andrésy 35.2"
59 Gargenville 35.2"
60 Osny 35.2"
61 Sartrouville 35.2"
62 Ville-d'Avray 35.2"
63 Triel-sur-Seine 35.2"
64 Suresnes 35.2"
65 Voisins-le-Bretonneux 35.2"
66 Meulan-en-Yvelines 35.2"
67 Beauchamp 35.2"
68 Vaucresson 35.2"
69 Meudon 35.2"
70 Noisy-le-Roi 35.2"
71 Herblay-sur-Seine 35.2"
72 Vernouillet 35.2"
73 Saint-Germain-en-Laye 35.2"
74 Vélizy-Villacoublay 35.2"
75 Élancourt 35.2"
76 Poissy 35.2"
77 La Defense 35.2"
78 Garches 35.2"
79 La Celle-Saint-Cloud 35.2"
80 Bois-d'Arcy 35.2"
81 Montigny-lès-Cormeilles 35.2"
82 Viroflay 35.2"
83 Les Clayes-sous-Bois 35.2"
84 Vauréal 35.2"
85 Pontoise 35.2"
86 Bezons 35.2"
87 Conflans-Sainte-Honorine 35.2"
88 Saint-Cyr-l'École 35.2"
89 Carrières-sous-Poissy 35.2"
90 Chatou 35.2"
91 Plaisir 35.2"
92 Le Pecq 35.2"
93 Montesson 35.2"
94 Les Mureaux 35.2"
95 Franconville 35.2"
96 Houilles 35.2"
97 Aubergenville 35.2"
98 L'Isle-Adam 35.2"
99 Montigny-le-Bretonneux 35.2"
100 Carrières-sur-Seine 35.2"

The driest cities in Île-de-France receive the least annual precipitation, often characterized by arid landscapes and abundant sunshine. Provins receives just 25.0 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. Provins gets just 25.0" 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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