Rainiest Cities in Bihar

Top 100 cities ranked by rainiest cities

Best Bihar 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.

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

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All Countries · India · Bihar

Rainiest Cities — Bihar

1 Thākurganj 90.9"

2 Bahādurganj 83.2"

3 Kishanganj 76.3"

4 Jogbani 71.9"

5 Arāria 71.1"

6 Shahbazpur 66.8"

7 Forbesganj 66.8"

8 Kasba 63.3"

9 Bīrpur 62.8"

10 Bhawanipur 62.8"

11 Chhātāpur 59.7"

12 Bagaha 58.2"

13 Raghunāthpur 57.8"

14 Rāmnagar 57.4"

15 Narkatiāganj 56.9"

16 Banmankhi 55.5"

17 Banmankhi Bazar 55.5"

18 Purnia 54.7"

19 Raxaul 54.1"

20 Dhāka 54.0"

21 Bairāgnia 54.0"

22 Katihar 53.1"

23 Chanpatia 51.3"

24 Manihāri 51.0"

25 Nirmāli 50.7"

26 Rajopatti urf Kota Bazar 48.5"

27 Dumra 48.5"

28 Talkhapur Dumra 48.5"

29 Mohanpur 48.5"

30 Murlīganj 48.5"

31 Sagauli 48.2"

32 Supaul 48.1"

33 Sītāmarhi 48.0"

34 Colgong 47.8"

35 Tola Mansārāut 47.8"

36 Kargahiā Purab 47.8"

37 Bettiah 47.8"

38 Hāt Saraiyā 47.6"

39 Sheohar 47.6"

40 Pakridayal 47.2"

41 Singhesar Asthan 47.2"

42 Madhepura 47.2"

43 Bihārīganj 47.1"

44 Ghogardīha 47.1"

45 Naugachhia 46.9"

46 Jainagar 46.3"

47 Mothīhāri 46.2"

48 Saharsa 46.1"

49 Bangaon 46.1"

50 Areraj 45.2"

51 Sabaur 45.1"

52 Kataiya 45.1"

53 Satghara 44.6"

54 Khagaria 43.4"

55 Jhanjhārpur 43.4"

56 Gogri Jamālpur 43.4"

57 Habibpur 43.3"

58 Tola Chain 43.3"

59 Tola Pairamatihana 43.3"

60 Tola Baliadih 43.3"

61 Jhajha 43.3"

62 Bhāgalpur 43.3"

63 Mahārājgani 43.0"

64 Kesariyā 42.9"

65 Barauli 42.8"

66 Pupri 42.8"

67 Belsand 42.8"

68 Chākia 42.6"

69 Siwān 42.6"

70 Madhuban 42.6"

71 Mehsi 42.6"

72 Bakhri 42.6"

73 Sultānganj 42.5"

74 Rusera 42.5"

75 Rosera 42.5"

76 Madhubani 42.4"

77 Bānka 42.4"

78 Bariārpur 42.4"

79 Munger 42.4"

80 Chāpra 42.2"

81 Purāini 42.2"

82 Amarpur 42.2"

83 Sānrha 42.2"

84 Gopālganj 42.2"

85 Mirganj 42.2"

86 Marhaura 42.1"

87 Revelganj 41.9"

88 Jamālpur 41.9"

89 Saraiya 41.7"

90 Nabīnagar 41.7"

91 Hathwa 41.7"

92 Dighwāra 41.6"

93 Benipur 41.5"

94 Sāhibganj 41.5"

95 Sasarām 41.5"

96 Asarganj 41.5"

97 Ghāzīpur 41.3"

98 Kharagpur 41.3"

99 Tārāpur 41.3"

100 Ballia 41.3"

The rainiest cities in Bihar receive the highest annual precipitation, creating lush green landscapes and abundant water resources. Thākurganj leads with 90.9 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. Thākurganj receives 90.9" of precipitation annually — that's about 7.6 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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