Rainiest Cities in Ethiopia

Top 100 cities ranked by rainiest cities

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Rainiest Cities — Ethiopia

1 Gimja Bēt Maryam 46 74.8"

2 Ginja Bet 46 74.8"

3 Injibara 46 74.8"

4 Suntu 51 73.0"

5 Tīlīlī 46 72.5"

6 Āyana 51 71.5"

7 Nek’emtē 51 71.4"

8 Ādīs K’idamē 46 71.1"

9 Komtikas SW 70.9"

10 Mīzan Teferī SW 70.9"

11 Gorē 51 70.6"

12 Bedelē 51 70.6"

13 Wacha SW 70.2"

14 Bonga SW 69.8"

15 Nejo 51 69.5"

16 Gimbi 51 69.4"

17 Shambu 51 69.3"

18 Metu 51 69.1"

19 Chagni 69.1"

20 Āgaro 51 68.7"

21 Tēpī SW 68.2"

22 Burē 46 66.8"

23 Shendi 66.2"

24 Dibate 47 64.7"

25 Dangila 46 64.1"

26 Hāgere Selam SI 63.1"

27 Mambuk 47 62.5"

28 Mendī 51 60.7"

29 Finote Selam 46 60.4"

30 Yirga Ch’efē 56 59.9"

31 Wenago 56 59.9"

32 Gurbetē 46 59.6"

33 Ādēt 46 58.9"

34 Sodo 56 57.9"

35 Mer’āwī 46 57.7"

36 Wendo SI 57.1"

37 Gēdo 51 56.9"

38 Jimma 51 56.6"

39 Ch’ench’a 56 56.1"

40 Waka SW 56.0"

41 Tarch’a Sodo SW 56.0"

42 Dembech’a 46 55.4"

43 Gutin 51 54.6"

44 Āreka 56 53.9"

45 Bale Hawassa 56 53.9"

46 Gununo 56 53.9"

47 Gasuba 56 53.8"

48 Tebela 56 53.7"

49 Bahir Dar 46 53.5"

50 Felege Neway 56 53.5"

51 Bombe 56 53.1"

52 Debre Mark’os 46 53.1"

53 Bako 56 52.6"

54 Dembī Dolo 51 52.6"

55 Badessa 56 52.4"

56 Bodītī 56 52.4"

57 Shanto 56 52.3"

58 Shonē 55 52.3"

59 Bambesi 47 51.7"

60 T’īs Isat 46 50.6"

61 Shinshicho 55 50.2"

62 Hadero 55 50.2"

63 Ījajī 51 49.5"

64 Āsosa 47 49.0"

65 Lumamē 46 48.9"

66 Yirga ‘Alem SI 48.8"

67 Mot’a 46 48.5"

68 Gīmbīcho 55 48.2"

69 Duramē 55 47.5"

70 Kele 51 47.2"

71 Welk’īt’ē 55 47.2"

72 Waliso 51 46.2"

73 Leku SI 45.8"

74 Ch’iko SI 45.7"

75 Dejen 46 45.6"

76 Kachīsī 51 45.5"

77 K’ola Diba 46 45.3"

78 Dimtu 56 45.1"

79 Āykel 46 45.0"

80 Werota 46 45.0"

81 Gīnch’ī 51 44.9"

82 Jinka 56 44.7"

83 Guder 51 44.7"

84 Hāgere Hiywet 51 44.6"

85 Kofelē 51 44.5"

86 Gonder 46 44.5"

87 Addis Ababa 44 44.5"

88 Kercha 51 44.5"

89 Maksenyit 46 44.1"

90 Bichena 46 43.9"

91 Bale Robe 51 43.8"

92 Huruta 51 43.7"

93 K’olīto 55 43.5"

94 Ādīs Zemen 46 43.5"

95 Bek’ojī 51 43.4"

96 Damboya 55 43.4"

97 Goba 51 43.3"

98 Gambēla 49 43.1"

99 Burayu 51 42.9"

100 Genet 51 42.9"

The rainiest cities in Ethiopia receive the highest annual precipitation, creating lush green landscapes and abundant water resources. Gimja Bēt Maryam leads with 74.8 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. Gimja Bēt Maryam receives 74.8" of precipitation annually — that's about 6.2 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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