Rainiest Cities in Mozambique

Top 88 cities ranked by rainiest cities

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Rainiest Cities — Mozambique

1 Milange 09 69.9"

2 Gurúè 09 66.6"

3 Beira 05 53.9"

4 Maganja 09 53.7"

5 Metangula 07 53.5"

6 Pebane 09 53.4"

7 Quelimane 09 53.3"

8 Dondo 05 50.6"

9 Namacurra 09 50.3"

10 Mocuba 09 49.5"

11 Alto Molocue 09 49.3"

12 Catandica 10 48.5"

13 Ribáuè 06 45.3"

14 Iapala 06 45.2"

15 Murrupula 06 44.9"

16 Insaca 07 44.8"

17 Chinde 09 44.5"

18 Lichinga 07 44.3"

19 Gondola 10 44.1"

20 Mueda 01 43.9"

21 Chimoio 10 43.6"

22 Gorongosa 05 43.5"

23 Macomia 01 43.0"

24 Nampula 06 42.8"

25 Marrupa 07 42.5"

26 Mandimba 07 42.1"

27 Micolene 06 41.8"

28 Nametil 06 41.8"

29 Mutuáli 06 41.6"

30 Mocímboa da Praia 01 41.5"

31 Messica 10 40.9"

32 Inhaminga 05 40.9"

33 Búzi 05 40.6"

34 Chiúre 01 40.5"

35 Mocímboa 01 40.5"

36 Malema 06 40.3"

37 Xai-Xai 02 40.3"

38 Bilene 02 40.2"

39 Namapa-erati 06 40.1"

40 Luabo 09 39.8"

41 Angoche 06 39.8"

42 Inharrime 03 39.5"

43 Massinga 03 39.4"

44 Macia 02 39.1"

45 Ulongué 08 38.9"

46 Nhamatanda 05 38.9"

47 Morrumbala 09 38.7"

48 Cuamba 07 38.5"

49 Manica 10 38.5"

50 Montepuez 01 38.5"

51 Maxixe 03 38.0"

52 Inhambane 03 38.0"

53 Caia 05 37.8"

54 Namialo 06 37.7"

55 Meconta 06 37.7"

56 Morrumbene 03 36.8"

57 Quissico 03 36.7"

58 Monapo 06 36.6"

59 Marromeu 05 36.6"

60 Ibo 01 36.5"

61 Mossuril 06 36.4"

62 Machipanda 10 35.7"

63 Manjacaze 02 35.7"

64 Mozambique 06 35.3"

65 Homoíne 03 34.7"

66 Nacala 06 34.1"

67 Inhassoro 03 33.6"

68 Vilankulo 03 33.6"

69 Chibuto 02 33.2"

70 Xilembene 02 33.0"

71 Pemba 01 33.0"

72 Manhiça 04 32.8"

73 Xinavane 04 31.9"

74 Nhamayabué 08 31.1"

75 Songo 08 31.1"

76 Marracuene 04 31.0"

77 Maputo 11 30.7"

78 Magude 04 29.6"

79 Namaacha 04 28.0"

80 Matola 04 27.4"

81 Chokwé 02 27.2"

82 Moatize 08 26.9"

83 Tete 08 25.8"

84 Caniçado 02 25.4"

85 Boane 04 25.3"

86 Moamba 04 25.2"

87 Ressano Garcia 04 24.5"

88 Vila Eduardo Mondlane 02 20.8"

The rainiest cities in Mozambique receive the highest annual precipitation, creating lush green landscapes and abundant water resources. Milange leads with 69.9 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. Milange receives 69.9" of precipitation annually — that's about 5.8 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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