Rainiest Cities in Guatemala

Top 100 cities ranked by rainiest cities

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Rainiest Cities — Guatemala

1 Chisec 01 167.3"

2 Nuevo León 08 147.6"

3 Coatepeque 13 146.9"

4 Barillas 08 145.7"

5 Santa Lucía Cotzumalguapa 06 141.9"

6 Patulul 20 141.9"

7 San Bernardino 20 137.4"

8 San Pablo Jocopilas 20 137.4"

9 San Antonio Suchitepéquez 20 137.4"

10 Samayac 13 137.4"

11 Santo Tomás La Unión 20 137.4"

12 Colomba 13 136.3"

13 Chahal 01 135.8"

14 Santa Bárbara 20 135.2"

15 Río Bravo 20 135.2"

16 Poptún 12 132.6"

17 San Luis 12 132.6"

18 San Andrés Villa Seca 15 125.6"

19 Mazatenango 20 125.6"

20 San Sebastián 15 125.6"

21 San Felipe 15 125.6"

22 San Francisco Zapotitlán 20 125.6"

23 El Palmar 13 125.6"

24 Cuyotenango 20 125.6"

25 Senahú 01 122.4"

26 La Libertad 08 119.1"

27 San Antonio Huista 08 119.1"

28 Retalhuleu 15 116.9"

29 El Asintal 15 116.9"

30 Nuevo San Carlos 15 116.9"

31 Chicacao 20 114.9"

32 Santiago Atitlán 19 114.9"

33 El Estor 09 110.9"

34 La Democracia 06 109.5"

35 Masagua 06 109.5"

36 Malacatán 17 108.9"

37 San Pablo 17 108.9"

38 Concepción Tutuapa 17 108.9"

39 Nuevo Progreso 17 108.9"

40 San Marcos 17 108.9"

41 San Pedro Sacatepéquez 17 108.9"

42 El Tumbador 17 108.9"

43 Tacaná 17 108.9"

44 San Cristóbal Cucho 17 108.9"

45 El Quetzal 17 108.9"

46 Lívingston 09 108.0"

47 Sayaxché 12 106.9"

48 Dolores 12 106.4"

49 Escuintla 06 104.9"

50 Panzos 01 104.5"

51 Nueva Concepción 06 103.9"

52 Puerto Barrios 09 103.2"

53 San Lucas Tolimán 19 102.0"

54 Santo Domingo Suchitepéquez 20 99.1"

55 Pajapita 17 97.7"

56 Ciudad Tecún Umán 17 97.7"

57 Sacapulas 14 97.5"

58 Cobán 01 95.5"

59 Santa Cruz Verapaz 01 95.5"

60 San Cristóbal Verapaz 01 95.5"

61 Flores Costa Cuca 13 94.3"

62 Tactic 01 93.6"

63 San Pedro Carchá 01 93.0"

64 San Juan Chamelco 01 93.0"

65 Uspantán 14 91.9"

66 La Libertad 12 90.2"

67 Morales 09 89.5"

68 Tiquisate 06 86.9"

69 Santa Ana 12 86.4"

70 Cubulco 02 86.0"

71 Purulhá 02 84.2"

72 Palín 06 81.6"

73 Alotenango 16 81.6"

74 Santa María de Jesús 16 81.6"

75 Patzún 03 81.3"

76 Panajachel 19 81.3"

77 Rabinal 02 80.9"

78 San Miguel Chicaj 02 80.9"

79 Zacualpa 14 80.6"

80 Jacaltenango 08 80.3"

81 La Gomera 06 80.3"

82 San Mateo Ixtatán 08 79.5"

83 Santa Clara La Laguna 19 79.3"

84 San Pablo La Laguna 19 79.3"

85 San Pedro La Laguna 19 79.3"

86 Sololá 19 79.3"

87 Salamá 02 77.6"

88 San Jerónimo 02 77.6"

89 Chajul 14 77.3"

90 Cunén 14 77.3"

91 San Juan Cotzal 14 77.3"

92 Nebaj 14 77.3"

93 Chiquimulilla 18 77.1"

94 Guazacapán 18 77.1"

95 Taxisco 18 77.1"

96 Cantel 13 76.5"

97 Santa Catarina Ixtahuacán 19 76.5"

98 Zunil 13 76.5"

99 Barberena 18 76.5"

100 Almolonga 13 76.5"

The rainiest cities in Guatemala receive the highest annual precipitation, creating lush green landscapes and abundant water resources. Chisec leads with 167.3 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. Chisec receives 167.3" of precipitation annually — that's about 13.9 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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