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Rainiest Cities in Italy

Top 100 cities ranked by rainiest cities

Rainiest Cities — Italy

1 Viareggio 16 87.1"
3 Borgo a Buggiano 16 87.1"
4 Massarosa 16 87.1"
5 Camaiore 16 87.1"
6 Porcari 16 87.1"
7 Vecchiano-Nodica 16 87.1"
8 Lucca 16 87.1"
9 Altopascio 16 87.1"
10 Capannori 16 87.1"
11 Pescia 16 87.1"
12 Pontasserchio 16 87.1"
13 Panzano 06 76.9"
14 Monfalcone 06 76.9"
15 Gorizia 06 76.9"
16 Cervignano del Friuli 06 76.9"
17 Cividale del Friuli 06 76.9"
18 Staranzano 06 76.9"
19 Manzano 06 76.9"
20 Gradisca d'Isonzo 06 76.9"
21 Ronchi dei Legionari 06 76.9"
22 Cormons 06 76.9"
23 Venegono Superiore 09 75.4"
24 Malnate 09 75.4"
25 Induno Olona 09 75.4"
26 Tavernerio 09 75.4"
27 Albavilla 09 75.4"
28 Castiglione Olona 09 75.4"
29 Lurate Caccivio 09 75.4"
30 Villa Guardia 09 75.4"
31 Como 09 75.4"
32 Monte Olimpino 09 75.4"
33 Arcisate 09 75.4"
34 Olgiate Comasco 09 75.4"
35 Vill'Albese 09 75.4"
36 Vedano Olona 09 75.4"
37 Varese 09 75.4"
38 Cernobbio 09 75.4"
39 Erba 09 75.4"
40 Lavena Ponte Tresa 09 75.4"
41 Lipomo 09 75.4"
43 Massa 16 73.9"
44 Colombiera-Molicciara 08 73.9"
45 Marina di Carrara 16 73.9"
46 Montignoso 16 73.9"
47 Marina di Massa 16 73.9"
48 Pietrasanta 16 73.9"
49 Forte dei Marmi 16 73.9"
50 Ceparana-Carpena 08 73.9"
51 La Spezia 08 73.9"
52 Carrara 16 73.9"
53 Sarzana 08 73.9"
54 Arcola 08 73.9"
58 Lerici 08 73.9"
59 Casano-Dogana-Isola 08 73.9"
60 Valmadrera-Caserta 09 72.7"
61 Zogno 09 72.7"
62 Colico Piano 09 72.7"
63 Calolziocorte 09 72.7"
64 Canzo 09 72.7"
65 Olginate 09 72.7"
66 Cosio Valtellino 09 72.7"
67 Oggiono 09 72.7"
68 Lecco 09 72.7"
69 Morbegno 09 72.7"
70 Mandello del Lario 09 72.7"
71 Gandino 09 71.9"
72 Tirano 09 71.9"
73 Clusone 09 71.9"
74 Albino 09 71.9"
75 Darfo Boario Terme 09 71.9"
76 Costa Volpino 09 71.9"
77 Sondrio 09 71.9"
78 Pisogne 09 71.9"
79 Lovere 09 71.9"
80 Gravellona Toce 12 71.6"
81 Domodossola 12 71.6"
82 Besozzo 09 71.6"
83 Arona 12 71.6"
84 Laveno 09 71.6"
85 Pallanza-Intra-Suna 12 71.6"
86 Gavirate 09 71.6"
87 Villadossola 12 71.6"
88 Verbania 12 71.6"
89 Varallo 12 71.6"
90 Luino 09 71.6"
91 Omegna 12 71.6"
92 Tolmezzo 06 66.8"
93 Gemona 06 66.8"
94 Montecatini-Terme 16 66.6"
95 Montale 16 66.6"
96 Montemurlo 16 66.6"
97 Pieve a Nievole 16 66.6"
98 Vaiano 16 66.6"
99 Lastra a Signa 16 66.6"
100 San Donnino 16 66.6"

The rainiest cities in Italy receive the highest annual precipitation, creating lush green landscapes and abundant water resources. Viareggio leads with 87.1 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. Viareggio receives 87.1" of precipitation annually — that's about 7.3 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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