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Rainiest Cities in Costa Rica

Top 79 cities ranked by rainiest cities

Best Costa Rica Cities

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

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Most days of sunshine per year, with warm and dry climate.
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Rainiest Cities — Costa Rica

1 Sabalito 07 212.1"
2 Guápiles 06 160.2"
3 Purral 08 160.2"
4 San Josecito 04 160.2"
5 Granadilla 08 160.2"
6 Sabanilla 08 160.2"
7 Alajuelita 08 160.2"
8 Concepción 02 160.2"
9 San Miguel 08 160.2"
10 San Rafael Arriba 08 160.2"
11 San Pedro 08 160.2"
12 San Juan de Dios 08 160.2"
13 Colima 08 160.2"
14 San Diego 02 160.2"
15 Escazú 08 160.2"
16 Ipís 08 160.2"
17 Calle Blancos 08 160.2"
18 San Pablo 04 160.2"
19 Heredia 04 160.2"
20 Cartago 02 160.2"
21 Patarrá 08 160.2"
22 San Felipe 08 160.2"
23 San Rafael 08 160.2"
24 Aserrí 08 160.2"
25 Guadalupe 08 160.2"
26 Mercedes Norte 04 160.2"
27 San Juan 08 160.2"
28 Colón 08 160.2"
29 Paraíso 02 160.2"
30 Alajuela 01 160.2"
31 Cot 02 160.2"
32 Santa Ana 08 160.2"
33 Curridabat 08 160.2"
34 Llorente 04 160.2"
35 San Rafael 04 160.2"
36 San Francisco 04 160.2"
37 San José 08 160.2"
38 Tres Ríos 02 160.2"
39 San Vicente 08 160.2"
40 Santo Domingo 04 160.2"
41 San Antonio 04 160.2"
42 Salitrillos 08 160.2"
43 San Vicente de Moravia 08 160.2"
44 Guácimo 06 147.2"
45 Pocora 06 144.6"
46 Siquirres 06 140.5"
47 Corredor 07 138.0"
48 Río Segundo 01 136.9"
49 Golfito 07 131.8"
50 Sarchí 01 130.0"
51 Limón 06 127.7"
52 Quesada 01 127.1"
53 Turrialba 02 123.9"
54 Quepos 07 120.7"
55 San Isidro 08 118.6"
56 Daniel Flores 08 118.6"
57 Buenos Aires 07 115.1"
58 Mercedes 08 114.9"
59 San José 01 108.2"
60 Tilarán 03 105.0"
61 Cariari 06 104.7"
62 San Ramón 01 99.9"
63 Naranjo 01 99.9"
64 San Juan 01 98.4"
65 Tejar 08 98.3"
66 San Rafael Abajo 08 98.3"
67 Santiago 08 94.0"
68 Desamparados 01 92.1"
69 Esparza 07 92.1"
70 Orotina 01 92.1"
71 Miramar 07 91.6"
72 Atenas 01 88.8"
73 Chacarita 07 82.7"
74 Nicoya 03 79.5"
75 Puntarenas 07 78.4"
76 Cañas 03 77.6"
77 Santa Cruz 03 75.1"
78 Liberia 03 72.8"
79 Tamarindo 03 68.1"

The rainiest cities in Costa Rica receive the highest annual precipitation, creating lush green landscapes and abundant water resources. Sabalito leads with 212.1 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. Sabalito receives 212.1" of precipitation annually — that's about 17.7 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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