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Rainiest Cities in Basque Country

Top 60 cities ranked by rainiest cities

Rainiest Cities — Basque Country

1 Villabona 57.3"
2 Urnieta 57.3"
3 Tolosa 57.3"
4 Andoain 57.3"
5 Beasain 57.3"
6 Usurbil 52.5"
7 Lasarte 52.5"
8 Oria 52.5"
10 Lezo 52.4"
11 Pasaia 52.4"
12 Hernani 52.4"
13 Errenteria 52.4"
14 Hondarribia 49.6"
15 Irun 49.6"
16 Azkoitia 49.6"
17 Zarautz 49.6"
18 Azpeitia 49.6"
19 Zumaia 49.6"
20 Bermeo 48.0"
21 Sopela 48.0"
22 Berango 48.0"
23 Mungia 48.0"
24 Elexalde 48.0"
25 Lekeitio 47.4"
26 Elgoibar 47.4"
27 Ondarroa 47.4"
28 Deba 47.4"
29 Eibar 47.4"
30 Ermua 46.3"
31 Durango 46.3"
32 Algorta 46.3"
33 Getxo 46.3"
34 Zierbena 46.3"
35 Bilbao 45.6"
36 Barakaldo 45.6"
37 Santutxu 45.6"
38 Basauri 45.6"
39 Leioa 45.6"
40 Arrigorriaga 45.6"
41 Erandio 45.6"
42 Galdakao 45.6"
43 Gernika-Lumo 45.4"
44 Amorebieta 45.4"
45 Zumarraga 45.0"
46 Portugalete 44.8"
47 Santurtzi 44.8"
48 Güeñes 44.8"
49 Ortuella 44.8"
50 Zalla 44.8"
51 Sestao 44.8"
52 Balmaseda 43.9"
53 Bergara 42.9"
55 Oñati 42.9"
56 Elorrio 41.4"
57 Aretxabaleta 41.4"
58 Laudio / Llodio 40.1"
59 Amurrio 40.1"

The rainiest cities in Basque Country receive the highest annual precipitation, creating lush green landscapes and abundant water resources. Villabona leads with 57.3 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. Villabona receives 57.3" 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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