Rainiest Cities in Queensland

Top 100 cities ranked by rainiest cities

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Rainiest Cities — Queensland

1 Cairns 92.8"

2 Cairns North 92.8"

3 Cairns City 92.8"

4 Gordonvale 92.8"

5 Woree 92.8"

6 Atherton 91.5"

7 Bentley Park 74.5"

8 Mareeba 74.5"

9 Brinsmead 74.5"

10 Trinity Beach 74.5"

11 Mooroobool 74.5"

12 Edmonton 74.5"

13 Manoora 74.5"

14 Redlynch 74.5"

15 Kewarra Beach 74.5"

16 Manunda 74.5"

17 Mount Sheridan 74.5"

18 Mackay 67.4"

19 South Mackay 67.4"

20 Andergrove 67.4"

21 West Mackay 67.4"

22 North Mackay 67.4"

23 Beaconsfield 67.4"

24 Bushland Beach 67.0"

25 Sarina 56.8"

26 Cannonvale 56.6"

27 Red Hill 56.6"

28 Townsville 54.6"

29 Cranbrook 54.6"

30 Annandale 54.6"

31 Douglas 54.6"

32 Mount Louisa 54.6"

33 North Ward 49.2"

34 Ayr 44.4"

35 Bowen 41.4"

36 Kirwan 40.7"

37 Condon 40.7"

38 Kelso 40.7"

39 Burdell 40.7"

40 Sunshine Coast 38.7"

41 Peregian Springs 38.7"

42 Buderim 38.7"

43 Maroochydore 38.7"

44 Coolum Beach 38.7"

45 Palmwoods 38.7"

46 Noosa Heads 38.7"

47 Sippy Downs 38.7"

48 Noosaville 38.7"

49 Mooloolaba 38.7"

50 Nambour 38.7"

51 Bli Bli 38.7"

52 Tewantin 38.7"

53 Mountain Creek 38.7"

54 Yeppoon city centre 36.8"

55 Yeppoon 36.8"

56 Charters Towers 36.0"

57 Gympie 35.4"

58 Southside 35.4"

59 Banksia Beach 35.4"

60 Burpengary East 35.4"

61 Caloundra 35.4"

62 Bellmere 35.4"

63 Caboolture 35.4"

64 Caloundra West 35.4"

65 North Lakes 35.4"

66 Morayfield 35.4"

67 Narangba 35.4"

68 Deception Bay 35.4"

69 Little Mountain 35.4"

70 Kippa-Ring 35.4"

71 Golden Beach 35.4"

72 Beerwah 35.4"

73 Rothwell 35.4"

74 Bongaree 35.4"

75 Currimundi 35.4"

76 Burpengary 35.4"

77 Pelican Waters 35.4"

78 Caboolture South 35.4"

79 Wurtulla 35.4"

80 Mango Hill 35.4"

81 Scarborough 35.4"

82 Margate 35.4"

83 Gatton 34.8"

84 Brassall 34.8"

85 Ormiston 33.0"

86 Victoria Point 33.0"

87 Redland Bay 33.0"

88 Cleveland 33.0"

89 Thornlands 33.0"

90 Wellington Point 33.0"

91 Maryborough 32.1"

92 Tinana 32.1"

93 Stanthorpe 31.9"

94 Southport 31.4"

95 Surfers Paradise 31.4"

96 Labrador 31.4"

97 Varsity Lakes 31.4"

98 Merrimac 31.4"

99 Burleigh Waters 31.4"

100 Mudgeeraba 31.4"

The rainiest cities in Queensland receive the highest annual precipitation, creating lush green landscapes and abundant water resources. Cairns leads with 92.8 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. Cairns receives 92.8" of precipitation annually — that's about 7.7 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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