Rainiest Cities in Iran

Top 100 cities ranked by rainiest cities

Best Iran 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.
Sunniest Cities
Most days of sunshine per year, with warm and dry climate.
Most Urban Cities
Densely populated city centers with the largest urban footprints.
Population & Density
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Climate & Air
Warmest Cities Coldest Cities Rainiest Cities Driest Cities Snowiest Cities
Geography & Infrastructure
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Rainiest Cities - Iran

1 Pā’īn-e Bāzār-e Rūdbār 08 76.4"
2 Kalārdasht 35 63.2"
3 Navīdeh 08 47.4"
4 Gīlovā 08 47.4"
5 Sangar 08 47.4"
6 Kūcheşfahān 08 47.4"
7 Rūd Bardeh 08 47.4"
8 Hachīrūd 35 47.1"
9 Āstāneh-ye Ashrafīyeh 08 46.6"
10 Lasht-e Neshā 08 46.2"
11 Salmānshahr 35 46.2"
12 Kīā Kolā 35 46.2"
13 Kelārābād 35 46.2"
14 Tāzehābād 35 46.2"
15 Lāhījān 08 45.5"
16 Langarūd 08 45.5"
17 Rasht 08 45.1"
18 'Abās Ābād 35 44.9"
19 Nashtārūd 35 44.9"
20 Katālem va Sādāt Shahr 35 44.5"
21 Shīrūd 35 44.5"
22 Khvāchekīn 08 44.4"
23 Pīr Bāzār 08 44.4"
24 Khomām 08 44.4"
25 Kalā Chāy 08 43.7"
26 Lālī 15 43.6"
27 Shalmān 08 42.8"
28 Amlash 08 42.8"
29 Kūmeleh 08 42.8"
30 Rūdsar 08 42.8"
31 Khorramābād 35 41.6"
32 Lashgarak 35 41.6"
33 Katrā 35 41.6"
34 Tonekābon 35 41.6"
35 Ne‘matābād 35 41.6"
36 Valīābād 35 41.6"
37 Rūyān 35 39.8"
38 Vanūsh 35 39.8"
39 Bandar-e Anzalī 08 39.5"
40 Nūr 35 38.3"
41 Īzad Shahr 35 38.3"
42 Marjaghal 08 38.1"
43 Rūd Pīsh 08 38.1"
44 Dowgūr 08 38.1"
45 Mollā Sarā 08 38.1"
46 Shaft 08 38.1"
47 Behdān 08 37.7"
48 Sīāhkal 08 36.1"
49 Āstārā 08 36.1"
50 Rāmsar 35 35.6"
51 Gīlāndeh 08 35.6"
52 Chāboksar 08 35.6"
53 Latīngān 35 35.1"
54 Amīr Rūd 35 35.1"
55 Dezful 15 35.0"
56 Chūbar 08 34.4"
57 Pālāsī 08 34.4"
58 Lavandevīl 08 34.4"
59 Maku 01 34.0"
60 Chālūs 35 33.7"
61 Nowshahr 35 33.7"
62 Kashkū 35 32.4"
63 Salīmābād 35 32.4"
64 Bījārehbīn 08 32.2"
65 Bahnemīr 35 31.2"
66 Rowshandān 35 31.2"
67 ‘Azīnābād 35 31.2"
68 Marīvān 16 31.2"
69 Şowme‘eh Sarā 08 30.9"
70 Fūman 08 30.9"
71 Jamā Kūh 08 30.7"
72 Sheykh Maḩalleh 08 30.7"
73 Poshteh 08 30.7"
74 Ardal 03 30.1"
75 Bāneh 16 30.0"
76 Reẕvānshahr 08 29.7"
77 Shīr Gāh 35 29.6"
78 Sardasht 01 28.9"
79 Amīr Kolā 35 28.6"
80 Tajnīk 35 28.6"
81 Ojāksar 35 28.6"
82 Karīm Kolā 35 28.6"
83 Kolū Deh 35 28.6"
84 Bābol 35 28.6"
85 Bābolsar 35 28.6"
86 Mehlebān 35 28.6"
87 Shahrak-e Daryā Kenār 35 28.6"
88 Sorkhrūd-e Gharbī 35 28.6"
89 Shīr Maḩalleh 35 28.6"
90 Kalleh Bast 35 28.6"
91 Geleyerd 35 28.6"
92 Fereydūn Kenār 35 28.6"
93 Āmol 35 28.6"
94 Āhī Maḩalleh 35 28.6"
95 Valīsdeh 35 28.6"
96 Maḩmūdābād 35 28.6"
97 Kolāksar 35 28.6"
98 Jūybār 35 28.5"
99 Bīzakī 35 28.5"
100 Pardeh Gūsheh 08 28.2"

The rainiest cities in Iran receive the highest annual precipitation, creating lush green landscapes and abundant water resources. Pā’īn-e Bāzār-e Rūdbār leads with 76.4 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. Pā’īn-e Bāzār-e Rūdbār receives 76.4" of precipitation annually - that's about 6.4 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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