Rainiest Cities in Madagascar

Top 100 cities ranked by rainiest cities

Best Madagascar 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

Largest Cities Smallest Cities Most Dense Least Dense

Climate & Air

Warmest Cities Coldest Cities Rainiest Cities Driest Cities Sunniest Cities

Geography & Infrastructure

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All Countries · Madagascar

Rainiest Cities — Madagascar

1 Maroantsetra 32 135.0"

2 Soanierana Ivongo 32 128.9"

3 Ambodifotatra 32 125.9"

4 Antakotako 32 121.3"

5 Vatomandry 31 115.9"

6 Antalaha 72 114.3"

7 Andovoranto 31 113.2"

8 Ampasimanolotra 31 110.4"

9 Mahanoro 31 109.4"

10 Ampahana 72 108.2"

11 Nosy Varika 27 106.8"

12 Manakara 26 105.8"

13 Mananjary 27 103.9"

14 Fenoarivo Atsinanana 32 103.9"

15 Amboanjo 26 102.8"

16 Sahavato 27 100.6"

17 Mahavelona 31 99.8"

18 Toamasina 31 99.2"

19 Ambodimanga II 32 97.1"

20 Mananara 32 97.1"

21 Ifatsy 26 96.1"

22 Vohipeno 26 96.1"

23 Vavatenina 32 96.0"

24 Farafangana 25 95.5"

25 Vohipaho 25 92.6"

26 Sambava 72 91.6"

27 Vohimanitra 26 91.1"

28 Vangaindrano 25 90.5"

29 Ambodivoara 72 88.1"

30 Ifanadiana 27 87.7"

31 Hell-Ville 71 84.4"

32 Marolambo 31 84.4"

33 Andapa 72 84.3"

34 Sahatavy 32 82.5"

35 Vohibinany 31 82.5"

36 Manato 25 82.1"

37 Ambanja 71 80.7"

38 Vondrozo 25 76.2"

39 Ikongo 26 73.9"

40 Ambohitrandriamanitra 11 70.8"

41 Ambohitseheno 11 70.8"

42 Antanandava 33 70.8"

43 Manjakandriana 11 70.8"

44 Mantasoa 11 70.8"

45 Merikanjaka 11 70.8"

46 Miadanandriana 11 70.8"

47 Moramanga 33 70.8"

48 Sambaina 11 70.8"

49 Maromandia 42 70.7"

50 Antsohimbondrona 71 70.1"

51 Ambarakaraka 71 69.8"

52 Ambilobe 71 69.6"

53 Ivato 25 69.3"

54 Faratsiho 12 65.3"

55 Befandriana 42 65.2"

56 Fenoarivo Be 14 64.9"

57 Soavinandriana 13 64.8"

58 Mahajanga 41 64.4"

59 Miandrarivo 12 63.8"

60 Analalava 42 63.6"

61 Tsiroanomandidy 14 63.5"

62 Sitampiky 41 60.9"

63 Marovantaza 42 60.8"

64 Marovatolena 42 60.8"

65 Boriziny 42 60.6"

66 Antanifotsy 12 60.4"

67 Antsohihy 42 60.3"

68 Betafo 12 60.3"

69 Marovoay 41 60.2"

70 Miarinarivo 13 60.0"

71 Ambatolampy 12 60.0"

72 Iharan̈a 72 59.5"

73 Maevatanana 43 59.4"

74 Alarobia 11 59.3"

75 Ambohidratrimo 11 59.3"

76 Anjepy 11 59.3"

77 Antananarivo 11 59.3"

78 Imerintsiatosika 13 59.3"

79 Ivato 11 59.3"

80 Ankazobe 11 59.2"

81 Mampikony 42 58.8"

82 Fandriana 22 58.2"

83 Ambositra 22 57.2"

84 Mahabe 44 57.1"

85 Bealanana 42 56.3"

86 Ambato Boeny 41 56.2"

87 Soanindrariny 12 55.8"

88 Tsaratanana 43 55.8"

89 Antsirabe 12 55.4"

90 Fandrandava 21 53.7"

91 Didy 33 53.7"

92 Ambohimahasoa 21 53.5"

93 Ambohitrolomahitsy 11 53.4"

94 Ankazondandy 11 53.4"

95 Sadjoavato 71 53.3"

96 Arivonimamo 13 52.6"

97 Miandrivazo 54 52.5"

98 Antsirabe Afovoany 42 52.1"

99 Ambatofinandrahana 22 52.1"

100 Anjozorobe 11 51.6"

The rainiest cities in Madagascar receive the highest annual precipitation, creating lush green landscapes and abundant water resources. Maroantsetra leads with 135.0 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. Maroantsetra receives 135.0" of precipitation annually — that's about 11.2 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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