Rainiest Cities in Rio de Janeiro

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Rainiest Cities — Rio de Janeiro

1 Teresópolis 98.0"

2 Petrópolis 98.0"

3 Magé 98.0"

4 Itaboraí 98.0"

5 Guapimirim 98.0"

6 São Pedro 98.0"

7 Paraty 85.4"

8 Tanguá 79.7"

9 Silva Jardim 79.7"

10 Rio Bonito 79.7"

11 Nova Friburgo 79.7"

12 Cachoeiras de Macacu 79.7"

13 Resende 69.7"

14 Quatis 69.7"

15 Porto Real 69.7"

16 Itatiaia 69.7"

17 Vassouras 69.3"

18 Seropédica 69.3"

19 Queimados 69.3"

20 Paty do Alferes 69.3"

21 Paracambi 69.3"

22 Miguel Pereira 69.3"

23 Mendes 69.3"

24 Japeri 69.3"

25 Engenheiro Paulo de Frontin 69.3"

26 Angra dos Reis 66.0"

27 Mangaratiba 61.0"

28 Sumidouro 58.0"

29 Macuco 58.0"

30 Duas Barras 58.0"

31 Cordeiro 58.0"

32 Carmo 58.0"

33 Cantagalo 58.0"

34 Bom Jardim 58.0"

35 Valença 57.6"

36 Rio das Flores 57.6"

37 Paraíba do Sul 57.6"

38 Bom Jesus do Itabapoana 56.7"

39 São José de Ubá 56.3"

40 Santo Antônio de Pádua 56.3"

41 Miracema 56.3"

42 Itaocara 56.3"

43 Cambuci 56.3"

44 Aperibé 56.3"

45 Itaguaí 52.8"

46 Trajano de Morais 50.4"

47 Volta Redonda 49.8"

48 Rio Claro 49.8"

49 Piraí 49.8"

50 Pinheiral 49.8"

51 Barra Mansa 49.8"

52 Barra do Piraí 49.8"

53 Macaé 49.8"

54 Varre-Sai 49.2"

55 Porciúncula 49.2"

56 Natividade 49.2"

57 Laje do Muriaé 49.2"

58 Itaperuna 49.2"

59 Três Rios 48.9"

60 Sapucaia 48.9"

61 São José do Vale do Rio Preto 48.9"

62 Areal 48.9"

63 Comendador Levy Gasparian 48.9"

64 São Sebastião do Alto 48.8"

65 Santa Maria Madalena 48.8"

66 Casimiro de Abreu 47.8"

67 Conceição de Macabu 47.6"

68 Rio das Ostras 47.5"

69 Carapebus 46.8"

70 São João de Meriti 46.4"

71 Nova Iguaçu 46.4"

72 Nilópolis 46.4"

73 Duque de Caxias 46.4"

74 Belford Roxo 46.4"

75 São Conrado 46.4"

76 Universidade Rural 46.4"

77 Barra da Tijuca 46.4"

78 Armação dos Búzios 45.7"

79 São Pedro da Aldeia 44.5"

80 Cabo Frio 44.5"

81 Arraial do Cabo 44.5"

82 Italva 44.2"

83 Quissamã 44.0"

84 Saquarema 43.6"

85 Iguaba Grande 43.6"

86 Araruama 43.6"

87 São Fidélis 43.6"

88 Cardoso Moreira 42.7"

89 Campos dos Goytacazes 41.6"

90 São João da Barra 41.0"

91 São Francisco de Itabapoana 40.6"

92 Rio de Janeiro 36.5"

93 Niterói 36.5"

94 Maricá 36.5"

95 Ipanema 36.5"

96 Leblon 36.5"

97 Leme 36.5"

98 Rocinha 36.5"

99 Vidigal 36.5"

100 Santo Cristo 36.5"

The rainiest cities in Rio de Janeiro receive the highest annual precipitation, creating lush green landscapes and abundant water resources. Teresópolis leads with 98.0 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. Teresópolis receives 98.0" of precipitation annually — that's about 8.2 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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