Rainiest Cities in France

Top 100 cities ranked by rainiest cities

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Rainiest Cities — France

1 Albertville 84 88.8"

2 Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne 84 88.8"

3 Bonneville 84 88.1"

4 Passy 84 88.1"

5 Thônes 84 88.1"

6 La Roche-sur-Foron 84 88.1"

7 Ugine 84 88.1"

8 Sallanches 84 88.1"

9 Scionzier 84 88.1"

10 Ville-la-Grand 84 88.1"

11 Marignier 84 88.1"

12 Vétraz-Monthoux 84 88.1"

13 Saint-Gervais-les-Bains 84 88.1"

14 Reignier-Ésery 84 88.1"

15 Megève 84 88.1"

16 Faverges 84 88.1"

17 Thyez 84 88.1"

18 Cluses 84 88.1"

19 Champagnole 27 82.5"

20 Morez 27 82.5"

21 Divonne-les-Bains 84 82.5"

22 Ferney-Voltaire 84 82.5"

23 Gex 84 82.5"

24 Saint-Claude 27 82.5"

25 Valfin-lès-Saint-Claude 27 82.5"

26 Crolles 84 76.7"

27 Pontcharra 84 76.7"

28 Barberaz 84 76.7"

29 Saint-Alban-Leysse 84 76.7"

30 Saint-Ismier 84 76.7"

31 Cognin 84 76.7"

32 La Ravoire 84 76.7"

33 Aix-les-Bains 84 76.7"

34 La Motte-Servolex 84 76.7"

35 Chambéry 84 76.7"

36 Aureilhan 76 74.9"

37 Bagnères-de-Bigorre 76 74.9"

38 Tarbes 76 74.9"

39 Lourdes 76 74.9"

40 Oyonnax 84 68.2"

41 Lons-le-Saunier 27 68.2"

42 Morteau 27 66.0"

43 Valdahon 27 66.0"

44 Pontarlier 27 66.0"

45 Ambérieu-en-Bugey 84 65.8"

46 Lagnieu 84 65.8"

47 Belley 84 65.8"

48 Besançon 27 65.0"

49 Hœnheim 44 62.9"

50 Bischheim 44 62.9"

51 Reichstett 44 62.9"

52 La Wantzenau 44 62.9"

53 Luxeuil-les-Bains 27 62.6"

54 Golbey 44 62.6"

55 Épinal 44 62.6"

56 Remiremont 44 62.6"

57 Bayonne 75 62.1"

58 Anglet 75 62.1"

59 Bidart 75 62.1"

60 Tarnos 75 62.1"

61 Urrugne 75 62.1"

62 Biarritz 75 62.1"

63 Ciboure 75 62.1"

64 Saint-Jean-de-Luz 75 62.1"

65 Capbreton 75 62.1"

66 Boucau 75 62.1"

67 Hasparren 75 62.1"

68 Saint-Vincent-de-Tyrosse 75 62.1"

69 Ustaritz 75 62.1"

70 Saint-Yrieix-la-Perche 75 59.0"

71 Seyssins 84 58.3"

72 Le Pont-de-Claix 84 58.3"

73 Seyssinet-Pariset 84 58.3"

74 Échirolles 84 58.3"

75 Vif 84 58.3"

76 Saint-Marcellin 84 58.3"

77 Saint-Martin-le-Vinoux 84 58.3"

78 Sassenage 84 58.3"

79 Saint-Égrève 84 58.3"

80 Allières-et-Risset 84 58.3"

81 Grenoble 84 58.3"

82 Fontaine 84 58.3"

83 Claix 84 58.3"

84 La Tronche 84 58.3"

85 Saint-Dié-des-Vosges 44 58.2"

86 Raon-l'Étape 44 58.2"

87 Sarrebourg 44 58.2"

88 Coutances 28 57.5"

89 Granville 28 57.5"

90 Chamonix-Mont-Blanc 84 57.4"

91 Soultz-Haut-Rhin 44 57.3"

92 La Bresse 44 57.3"

93 Thann 44 57.3"

94 Wittelsheim 44 57.3"

95 Cernay 44 57.3"

96 Munster 44 57.3"

97 Sainte-Marie-aux-Mines 44 57.3"

98 Gérardmer 44 57.3"

99 Guebwiller 44 57.3"

100 Fouesnant 53 57.1"

The rainiest cities in France receive the highest annual precipitation, creating lush green landscapes and abundant water resources. Albertville leads with 88.8 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. Albertville receives 88.8" of precipitation annually — that's about 7.4 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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