Rainiest Cities in Nouvelle-Aquitaine

Top 100 cities ranked by rainiest cities

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Rainiest Cities — Nouvelle-Aquitaine

1 Bayonne 62.1"

2 Anglet 62.1"

3 Biarritz 62.1"

4 Saint-Jean-de-Luz 62.1"

5 Tarnos 62.1"

6 Urrugne 62.1"

7 Boucau 62.1"

8 Capbreton 62.1"

9 Ciboure 62.1"

10 Hasparren 62.1"

11 Saint-Vincent-de-Tyrosse 62.1"

12 Ustaritz 62.1"

13 Bidart 62.1"

14 Saint-Yrieix-la-Perche 59.0"

15 La Rochelle 54.1"

16 Rochefort 54.1"

17 Aytré 54.1"

18 Tonnay-Charente 54.1"

19 Lagord 54.1"

20 Périgny 54.1"

21 Châtelaillon-Plage 54.1"

22 Nieul-sur-Mer 54.1"

23 Surgères 54.1"

24 Dompierre-sur-Mer 54.1"

25 Marennes 54.1"

26 Niort 53.0"

27 Panazol 52.3"

28 Le Palais-sur-Vienne 52.3"

29 Feytiat 52.3"

30 La Souterraine 52.3"

31 Ambazac 52.3"

32 Saint-Jean-d'Angély 52.1"

33 Limoges 51.5"

34 Saint-Junien 51.5"

35 Isle 51.5"

36 Couzeix 51.5"

37 Aixe-sur-Vienne 51.5"

38 Saintes 51.4"

39 Cognac 51.4"

40 Pons 51.4"

41 Gan 51.3"

42 Brive-la-Gaillarde 50.0"

43 Malemort-sur-Corrèze 50.0"

44 Terrasson-Lavilledieu 50.0"

45 Hendaye 49.6"

46 Oloron-Sainte-Marie 49.6"

47 Soustons 49.0"

48 Périgueux 48.9"

49 Bergerac 48.9"

50 Coulounieix-Chamiers 48.9"

51 Dax 48.8"

52 Orthez 48.8"

53 Saint-Paul-lès-Dax 48.8"

54 Salies-de-Béarn 48.8"

55 Cestas 48.7"

56 Léognan 48.7"

57 Bordeaux 48.6"

58 Mérignac 48.6"

59 Pessac 48.6"

60 Talence 48.6"

61 Villenave-d'Ornon 48.6"

62 Saint-Médard-en-Jalles 48.6"

63 Gradignan 48.6"

64 Le Bouscat 48.6"

65 Bègles 48.6"

66 Lormont 48.6"

67 Cenon 48.6"

68 Eysines 48.6"

69 Blanquefort 48.6"

70 Floirac 48.6"

71 Ambarès-et-Lagrave 48.6"

72 Bruges 48.6"

73 Le Haillan 48.6"

74 Le Taillan-Médoc 48.6"

75 Saint-Loubès 48.6"

76 Bassens 48.6"

77 Parempuyre 48.6"

78 Carbon-Blanc 48.6"

79 Artigues-près-Bordeaux 48.6"

80 Le Pian-Médoc 48.6"

81 Pauillac 48.6"

82 Canéjan 48.6"

83 Saint-Aubin-de-Médoc 48.6"

84 Blaye 48.6"

85 Libourne 47.9"

86 Coutras 47.9"

87 Montpon-Ménestérol 47.9"

88 Angoulême 46.3"

89 Soyaux 46.3"

90 Ruelle-sur-Touvre 46.3"

91 La Couronne 46.3"

92 Saint-Yrieix-sur-Charente 46.3"

93 Gond-Pontouvre 46.3"

94 Barbezieux-Saint-Hilaire 46.3"

95 Pau 44.4"

96 Billère 44.4"

97 Lons 44.4"

98 Lescar 44.4"

99 Mourenx 44.4"

100 Jurançon 44.4"

The rainiest cities in Nouvelle-Aquitaine receive the highest annual precipitation, creating lush green landscapes and abundant water resources. Bayonne leads with 62.1 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. Bayonne receives 62.1" of precipitation annually — that's about 5.2 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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