Rainiest Cities in Pays de la Loire

Top 99 cities ranked by rainiest cities

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Rainiest Cities — Pays de la Loire

1 Guérande 49.1"

2 Pornichet 49.1"

3 La Baule-Escoublac 49.1"

4 Le Pouliguen 49.1"

5 Fontenay-le-Comte 45.1"

6 Luçon 45.1"

7 Chantonnay 45.1"

8 La Roche-sur-Yon 44.1"

9 Aizenay 44.1"

10 Château-d'Olonne 44.1"

11 Saint-Hilaire de Talmont 44.1"

12 Ernée 42.5"

13 Challans 41.0"

14 Machecoul 41.0"

15 Pornic 41.0"

16 Saint-Jean-de-Monts 41.0"

17 Saint-Brevin-les-Pins 41.0"

18 Mayenne 40.2"

19 Les Herbiers 39.8"

20 Saint-Macaire-en-Mauges 39.8"

21 Mortagne-sur-Sèvre 39.8"

22 Pouzauges 39.8"

23 Beaupréau 39.8"

24 Cholet 39.8"

25 Saint-Étienne-de-Montluc 38.9"

26 Saint-Nazaire 38.9"

27 Montoir-de-Bretagne 38.9"

28 Savenay 38.9"

29 Donges 38.9"

30 Trignac 38.9"

31 Pontchâteau 38.9"

32 Blain 38.9"

33 Craon 37.6"

34 Laval 37.6"

35 Changé 37.6"

36 Saint-Berthevin 37.6"

37 Nantes 36.6"

38 Vallet 36.6"

39 Saint-Philbert-de-Grand-Lieu 36.6"

40 Les Sorinières 36.6"

41 Clisson 36.6"

42 Le Poiré-sur-Vie 36.6"

43 La Montagne 36.6"

44 Bouaye 36.6"

45 Le Loroux-Bottereau 36.6"

46 Haute-Goulaine 36.6"

47 La Chevrolière 36.6"

48 Pont-Saint-Martin 36.6"

49 Montaigu 36.6"

50 Bouguenais 36.6"

51 Couëron 36.6"

52 Vertou 36.6"

53 Saint-Sébastien-sur-Loire 36.6"

54 Saint-Herblain 36.6"

55 Rezé 36.6"

56 Basse-Goulaine 36.6"

57 Évron 35.9"

58 Sablé-sur-Sarthe 35.9"

59 Château-Gontier 35.9"

60 Bonchamp-lès-Laval 35.9"

61 Thouaré-sur-Loire 35.8"

62 Sucé-sur-Erdre 35.8"

63 Sainte-Luce-sur-Loire 35.8"

64 Nort-sur-Erdre 35.8"

65 Châteaubriant 35.8"

66 Carquefou 35.8"

67 Treillières 35.8"

68 La Chapelle-sur-Erdre 35.8"

69 Sautron 35.8"

70 Saint-Julien-de-Concelles 35.8"

71 Vigneux-de-Bretagne 35.8"

72 Orvault 35.8"

73 La Flèche 35.2"

74 Beaufort-en-Vallée 35.2"

75 Jumelles 35.2"

76 Saumur 35.2"

77 Chalonnes-sur-Loire 35.0"

78 Segré 35.0"

79 Ancenis 35.0"

80 Avrillé 33.4"

81 Angers 33.4"

82 Juigné 33.4"

83 Mûrs-Erigné 33.4"

84 Trélazé 33.4"

85 Bouchemaine 33.4"

86 Les Ponts-de-Cé 33.4"

87 Allonnes 33.0"

88 Arnage 33.0"

89 Coulaines 33.0"

90 Le Mans 33.0"

91 La Ferté-Bernard 31.7"

92 Château-du-Loir 31.5"

93 Saint-Hilaire-de-Riez 30.0"

94 Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie 30.0"

95 Les Sables-d'Olonne 29.8"

96 Olonne-sur-Mer 29.7"

97 Chemillé-Melay 29.4"

98 Doué-la-Fontaine 29.4"

99 Mamers 27.4"

The rainiest cities in Pays de la Loire receive the highest annual precipitation, creating lush green landscapes and abundant water resources. Guérande leads with 49.1 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. Guérande receives 49.1" of precipitation annually — that's about 4.1 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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