Rainiest Cities in Australia

Top 100 cities ranked by rainiest cities

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Rainiest Cities — Australia

1 Cairns 04 92.8"

2 Cairns North 04 92.8"

3 Cairns City 04 92.8"

4 Woree 04 92.8"

5 Gordonvale 04 92.8"

6 Atherton 04 91.5"

7 Redlynch 04 74.5"

8 Manoora 04 74.5"

9 Edmonton 04 74.5"

10 Bentley Park 04 74.5"

11 Mount Sheridan 04 74.5"

12 Kewarra Beach 04 74.5"

13 Manunda 04 74.5"

14 Brinsmead 04 74.5"

15 Trinity Beach 04 74.5"

16 Mareeba 04 74.5"

17 Mooroobool 04 74.5"

18 Howard Springs 03 71.9"

19 Darwin 03 71.9"

20 Palmerston 03 71.9"

21 Mackay 04 67.4"

22 Andergrove 04 67.4"

23 West Mackay 04 67.4"

24 Beaconsfield 04 67.4"

25 South Mackay 04 67.4"

26 North Mackay 04 67.4"

27 Bushland Beach 04 67.0"

28 Yamba 02 57.2"

29 Sarina 04 56.8"

30 Cannonvale 04 56.6"

31 Red Hill 04 56.6"

32 Annandale 04 54.6"

33 Douglas 04 54.6"

34 Cranbrook 04 54.6"

35 Townsville 04 54.6"

36 Mount Louisa 04 54.6"

37 Batemans Bay 02 49.9"

38 North Ward 04 49.2"

39 Chirnside Park 07 46.4"

40 Healesville 07 46.4"

41 Wynyard 06 45.9"

42 Ayr 04 44.4"

43 Casino 02 44.0"

44 Margaret River 08 43.4"

45 Traralgon 07 42.9"

46 Morwell 07 42.9"

47 Moe 07 42.9"

48 Newborough 07 42.9"

49 Ulladulla 02 41.6"

50 Bowen 04 41.4"

51 Burdell 04 40.7"

52 Kirwan 04 40.7"

53 Condon 04 40.7"

54 Kelso 04 40.7"

55 East Lismore 02 40.0"

56 Wangaratta 07 40.0"

57 East Ballina 02 40.0"

58 Lennox Head 02 40.0"

59 Alstonville 02 40.0"

60 Ballina 02 40.0"

61 Goonellabah 02 40.0"

62 Inverloch 07 39.2"

63 Cranebrook 02 38.9"

64 Winmalee 02 38.9"

65 Springwood 02 38.9"

66 Jordan Springs 02 38.9"

67 Wentworth Falls 02 38.9"

68 Cambridge Park 02 38.9"

69 Katoomba 02 38.9"

70 Pottsville 02 38.8"

71 Kingscliff 02 38.8"

72 Ocean Shores 02 38.8"

73 Murwillumbah 02 38.8"

74 Byron Bay 02 38.8"

75 Sippy Downs 04 38.7"

76 Maroochydore 04 38.7"

77 Palmwoods 04 38.7"

78 Noosa Heads 04 38.7"

79 Nambour 04 38.7"

80 Noosaville 04 38.7"

81 Tewantin 04 38.7"

82 Peregian Springs 04 38.7"

83 Mountain Creek 04 38.7"

84 Buderim 04 38.7"

85 Bli Bli 04 38.7"

86 Sunshine Coast 04 38.7"

87 Coolum Beach 04 38.7"

88 Mooloolaba 04 38.7"

89 Kosciuszko National Park 02 38.5"

90 Jindabyne 02 38.5"

91 Leongatha 07 38.3"

92 Albion Park Rail 02 37.5"

93 Flinders 02 37.5"

94 Woonona 02 37.5"

95 Figtree 02 37.5"

96 Bulli 02 37.5"

97 Thirroul 02 37.5"

98 Kanahooka 02 37.5"

99 Dapto 02 37.5"

100 Albion Park 02 37.5"

The rainiest cities in Australia 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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