Rainiest Cities in New South Wales

Top 100 cities ranked by rainiest cities

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Rainiest Cities — New South Wales

1 Yamba 57.2"

2 Batemans Bay 49.9"

3 Casino 44.0"

4 Ulladulla 41.6"

5 Alstonville 40.0"

6 Lennox Head 40.0"

7 East Lismore 40.0"

8 East Ballina 40.0"

9 Ballina 40.0"

10 Goonellabah 40.0"

11 Wentworth Falls 38.9"

12 Jordan Springs 38.9"

13 Cambridge Park 38.9"

14 Winmalee 38.9"

15 Springwood 38.9"

16 Cranebrook 38.9"

17 Katoomba 38.9"

18 Pottsville 38.8"

19 Byron Bay 38.8"

20 Kingscliff 38.8"

21 Ocean Shores 38.8"

22 Murwillumbah 38.8"

23 Kosciuszko National Park 38.5"

24 Jindabyne 38.5"

25 Dapto 37.5"

26 Wollongong 37.5"

27 Balgownie 37.5"

28 Fairy Meadow 37.5"

29 Warilla 37.5"

30 Figtree 37.5"

31 Thirroul 37.5"

32 Albion Park Rail 37.5"

33 Corrimal 37.5"

34 Albion Park 37.5"

35 Shell Cove 37.5"

36 Kanahooka 37.5"

37 Woonona 37.5"

38 Port Kembla 37.5"

39 Kiama 37.5"

40 Wollongong city centre 37.5"

41 Flinders 37.5"

42 Oak Flats 37.5"

43 Unanderra 37.5"

44 Horsley 37.5"

45 Bulli 37.5"

46 Berkeley 37.5"

47 Barrack Heights 37.5"

48 Glen Innes 36.3"

49 Tumut 35.0"

50 Sanctuary Point 35.0"

51 North Nowra 35.0"

52 Bomaderry 35.0"

53 Nowra 35.0"

54 Coffs Harbour 34.8"

55 Nambucca Heads 34.8"

56 Nambucca 34.8"

57 Toormina 34.8"

58 Boambee East 34.8"

59 Thurgoona 33.1"

60 Lavington 33.1"

61 Albury 33.1"

62 East Albury 33.1"

63 North Albury 33.1"

64 Freshwater 32.8"

65 Fairlight 32.8"

66 Bondi 32.8"

67 Bronte 32.8"

68 Bellevue Hill 32.8"

69 South Coogee 32.8"

70 Dee Why 32.8"

71 Rose Bay 32.8"

72 Beacon Hill 32.8"

73 Narraweena 32.8"

74 Bondi Beach 32.8"

75 Manly 32.8"

76 Manly Vale 32.8"

77 Vaucluse 32.8"

78 Coogee 32.8"

79 North Bondi 32.8"

80 Balgowlah 32.8"

81 Queanbeyan 32.7"

82 Jerrabomberra 32.7"

83 Karabar 32.7"

84 Narellan Vale 32.5"

85 South Penrith 32.5"

86 Glenmore Park 32.5"

87 Tahmoor 32.5"

88 Kingswood Park 32.5"

89 Jamisontown 32.5"

90 Emu Plains 32.5"

91 Blaxland 32.5"

92 Harrington Park 32.5"

93 Penrith 32.5"

94 Mittagong 32.2"

95 Bowral 32.2"

96 Moss Vale 32.2"

97 Inverell 31.9"

98 Wallsend 31.7"

99 Toronto 31.7"

100 Adamstown 31.7"

The rainiest cities in New South Wales receive the highest annual precipitation, creating lush green landscapes and abundant water resources. Yamba leads with 57.2 inches of precipitation annually.

High rainfall supports diverse ecosystems, extensive park systems, and reliable water supplies. These cities often feature vibrant gardens, green spaces, and agricultural communities that benefit from consistent moisture throughout the year.

While abundant rainfall supports lush environments, it can also bring challenges including flooding risks, high humidity, and more frequent overcast days. Many rainy cities have adapted with robust drainage systems, covered public spaces, and a cultural embrace of indoor activities.

Did You Know?

1. Yamba receives 57.2" of precipitation annually — that's about 4.8 feet of water.
2. The rainiest cities in the U.S. are primarily in the Southeast and Pacific Northwest, though for very different reasons — tropical moisture vs. marine influence.
3. High rainfall areas tend to have lower wildfire risk and more reliable municipal water supplies.

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