Rainiest Cities in Scotland

Top 100 cities ranked by rainiest cities

Best Scotland Cities

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

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All Countries · United Kingdom · Scotland

Rainiest Cities — Scotland

1 Fort William 92.5"

2 Isle of Bute 71.0"

3 Isle of Arran 70.9"

4 Oban 69.0"

5 Glasgow 66.5"

6 Paisley 66.5"

7 Bearsden 66.5"

8 Clydebank 66.5"

9 Newton Mearns 66.5"

10 Vale of Leven 66.5"

11 Renfrew 66.5"

12 Dumbarton 66.5"

13 Barrhead 66.5"

14 Johnstone 66.5"

15 Erskine 66.5"

16 Port Glasgow 66.5"

17 Helensburgh 66.5"

18 Milngavie 66.5"

19 Giffnock 66.5"

20 Clarkston 66.5"

21 Bonhill 66.5"

22 Dalmuir 66.5"

23 Linwood 66.5"

24 Kilbirnie 66.5"

25 Duntocher 66.5"

26 Alexandria 66.5"

27 Houston 66.5"

28 Elderslie 66.5"

29 Neilston 66.5"

30 Faifley 66.5"

31 Greenock 65.2"

32 Gourock 65.2"

33 Dunoon 63.6"

34 Dalry 62.0"

35 Cumnock 60.8"

36 Dingwall 60.1"

37 East Kilbride 59.2"

38 Hamilton 59.2"

39 Meikle Earnock 59.2"

40 Cumbernauld 59.2"

41 Coatbridge 59.2"

42 Stirling 59.2"

43 Airdrie 59.2"

44 Falkirk 59.2"

45 Motherwell 59.2"

46 Rutherglen 59.2"

47 Wishaw 59.2"

48 Cambuslang 59.2"

49 Bishopbriggs 59.2"

50 Bellshill 59.2"

51 Alloa 59.2"

52 Kirkintilloch 59.2"

53 Blantyre 59.2"

54 High Blantyre 59.2"

55 Viewpark 59.2"

56 Mossend 59.2"

57 Stenhousemuir 59.2"

58 Kilsyth 59.2"

59 Larbert 59.2"

60 Dunblane 59.2"

61 Tullibody 59.2"

62 Lenzie 59.2"

63 Shotts 59.2"

64 Denny 59.2"

65 Bannockburn 59.2"

66 Moodiesburn 59.2"

67 Stepps 59.2"

68 Chapelhall 59.2"

69 Newarthill 59.2"

70 Bothwell 59.2"

71 Sauchie 59.2"

72 Newmains 59.2"

73 Uddingston 59.2"

74 New Stevenston 59.2"

75 Bridge of Allan 59.2"

76 Bonnybridge 59.2"

77 Holytown 59.2"

78 Crieff 58.7"

79 Carluke 54.4"

80 Lanark 54.4"

81 Peebles 54.4"

82 Strathaven 53.7"

83 Largs 53.3"

84 Dalserf 52.5"

85 Larkhall 52.5"

86 Stonehouse 52.5"

87 Isle of Lewis 52.3"

88 Stornoway 52.3"

89 Stewarton 50.8"

90 Beith 50.8"

91 Auchterarder 50.6"

92 Alness 50.4"

93 Girvan 48.4"

94 Kilmarnock 48.0"

95 Livingston 47.0"

96 Dunfermline 47.0"

97 Bathgate 47.0"

98 Grangemouth 47.0"

99 Broxburn 47.0"

100 Bo’ness 47.0"

The rainiest cities in Scotland receive the highest annual precipitation, creating lush green landscapes and abundant water resources. Fort William leads with 92.5 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. Fort William receives 92.5" of precipitation annually — that's about 7.7 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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