Rainiest Cities in Occitanie

Top 100 cities ranked by rainiest cities

Best Occitanie Cities

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

Best Climate Cities

Warm temperatures, plenty of sunshine and clean air.

Cleanest Air Cities

Lowest pollution levels for healthy outdoor living.

Sunniest Cities

Most days of sunshine per year, with warm and dry climate.

Most Urban Cities

Densely populated city centers with the largest urban footprints.

Population & Density

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Economy

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Housing

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Climate & Air

Warmest Cities Coldest Cities Rainiest Cities Driest Cities Sunniest Cities Snowiest Cities

Geography & Infrastructure

Highest Elevation Most Restaurants

All Countries · France · Occitanie

Rainiest Cities — Occitanie

1 Tarbes 74.9"

2 Lourdes 74.9"

3 Bagnères-de-Bigorre 74.9"

4 Aureilhan 74.9"

5 Mazamet 54.4"

6 Aussillon 54.4"

7 Labruguière 54.4"

8 Vic-en-Bigorre 52.4"

9 Lannemezan 43.8"

10 Saint-Girons 43.4"

11 Castres 43.2"

12 Castelnaudary 43.2"

13 Lavaur 43.2"

14 Revel 43.2"

15 Saint-Gaudens 41.8"

16 Auch 41.3"

17 Montauban 38.8"

18 Saint-Sulpice-la-Pointe 38.8"

19 Grenade 38.8"

20 Caussade 38.8"

21 Villemur-sur-Tarn 38.8"

22 Mende 37.8"

23 Condom 37.6"

24 Fleurance 37.6"

25 Foix 36.5"

26 Pont-Saint-Esprit 35.9"

27 Marvejols 35.9"

28 Prades 35.4"

29 Lavelanet 34.7"

30 Albi 34.0"

31 Graulhet 34.0"

32 Gaillac 34.0"

33 Carmaux 34.0"

34 Saint-Juéry 34.0"

35 Gourdon 34.0"

36 Valence 33.8"

37 L'Isle-Jourdain 33.4"

38 Fonsorbes 33.4"

39 Léguevin 33.4"

40 Saint-Lys 33.4"

41 Cahors 33.1"

42 Pamiers 32.2"

43 Toulouse 32.2"

44 Colomiers 32.2"

45 Tournefeuille 32.2"

46 Muret 32.2"

47 Blagnac 32.2"

48 Plaisance-du-Touch 32.2"

49 Balma 32.2"

50 Cugnaux 32.2"

51 Saint-Orens-de-Gameville 32.2"

52 Ramonville-Saint-Agne 32.2"

53 L'Union 32.2"

54 Castanet-Tolosan 32.2"

55 Portet-sur-Garonne 32.2"

56 Villeneuve-Tolosane 32.2"

57 Saint-Jean 32.2"

58 Castelginest 32.2"

59 Pibrac 32.2"

60 Auterive 32.2"

61 Seysses 32.2"

62 Frouzins 32.2"

63 La Salvetat-Saint-Gilles 32.2"

64 Aucamville 32.2"

65 Escalquens 32.2"

66 Beauzelle 32.2"

67 Launaguet 32.2"

68 Roques 32.2"

69 Saint-Alban 32.2"

70 Cornebarrieu 32.2"

71 Labarthe-sur-Lèze 32.2"

72 Moissac 31.9"

73 Castelsarrasin 31.9"

74 Luc-la-Primaube 30.8"

75 Villefranche-de-Rouergue 30.5"

76 Limoux 29.6"

77 Millau 29.5"

78 Saint-Gilles 29.3"

79 Ceret 29.2"

80 Figeac 29.1"

81 Rodez 28.8"

82 Saint-Affrique 28.7"

83 Vauvert 28.5"

84 Decazeville 28.4"

85 Nîmes 27.7"

86 Bagnols-sur-Cèze 27.7"

87 Beaucaire 27.7"

88 Marguerittes 27.7"

89 Uzès 27.7"

90 Rochefort-du-Gard 27.7"

91 Manduel 27.7"

92 Bouillargues 27.7"

93 Laudun-l'Ardoise 27.7"

94 Bellegarde 27.7"

95 Milhaud 27.7"

96 Béziers 27.4"

97 Bédarieux 27.4"

98 Carcassonne 27.3"

99 Trèbes 27.3"

100 Ille-sur-Têt 26.4"

The rainiest cities in Occitanie receive the highest annual precipitation, creating lush green landscapes and abundant water resources. Tarbes leads with 74.9 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. Tarbes receives 74.9" 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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