Rainiest Cities in New Zealand

Top 100 cities ranked by rainiest cities

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Rainiest Cities — New Zealand

1 Waikowhai G3 124.6"

2 Greymouth G3 124.3"

3 Te Puke E8 110.2"

4 Kawerau E8 110.2"

5 Tauranga E8 104.5"

6 Omokoroa E8 104.5"

7 Katikati E8 104.5"

8 Bethlehem E8 104.5"

9 Otumoetai E8 104.5"

10 Mount Maunganui E8 104.5"

11 Rotorua E8 94.0"

12 Ngongotaha E8 94.0"

13 Tokoroa G1 94.0"

14 Matamata G1 94.0"

15 Mangapapa F1 88.3"

16 Gisborne F1 88.3"

17 Kaiti F1 88.3"

18 Te Hapara F1 88.3"

19 Whakatane E8 80.8"

20 Pokeno G1 78.8"

21 Auckland E7 78.8"

22 Manukau City E7 78.8"

23 North Shore E7 78.8"

24 Papatoetoe E7 78.8"

25 Manurewa E7 78.8"

26 Papakura E7 78.8"

27 Mangere East E7 78.8"

28 Remuera E7 78.8"

29 Otara E7 78.8"

30 Mangere E7 78.8"

31 Pukekohe East E7 78.8"

32 Epsom E7 78.8"

33 Otahuhu E7 78.8"

34 Takanini E7 78.8"

35 Mount Eden E7 78.8"

36 Homai E7 78.8"

37 Hillsborough E7 78.8"

38 Onehunga E7 78.8"

39 Takapuna E7 78.8"

40 Howick E7 78.8"

41 Favona E7 78.8"

42 Pakuranga E7 78.8"

43 Pakuranga Heights E7 78.8"

44 Wattle Downs E7 78.8"

45 Ellerslie E7 78.8"

46 Glen Innes E7 78.8"

47 Bucklands Beach E7 78.8"

48 Glendowie E7 78.8"

49 Beachlands E7 78.8"

50 Half Moon Bay E7 78.8"

51 Parnell E7 78.8"

52 Wiri E7 78.8"

53 Botany Downs E7 78.8"

54 Sunnyhills E7 78.8"

55 Tamaki E7 78.8"

56 Milford E7 78.8"

57 Saint Johns E7 78.8"

58 Royal Oak E7 78.8"

59 Meadowbank E7 78.8"

60 Thames G1 76.5"

61 Onerahi F6 76.3"

62 New Windsor E7 74.6"

63 Hillcrest E7 74.6"

64 Beach Haven E7 74.6"

65 Grey Lynn E7 74.6"

66 Kelston E7 74.6"

67 Forrest Hill E7 74.6"

68 Birkenhead E7 74.6"

69 West Harbour E7 74.6"

70 Balmoral E7 74.6"

71 Sandringham E7 74.6"

72 Western Heights E7 74.6"

73 Waiuku E7 74.6"

74 Blockhouse Bay E7 74.6"

75 Te Atatu Peninsula E7 74.6"

76 Owairaka E7 74.6"

77 Birkdale E7 74.6"

78 Titirangi E7 74.6"

79 Te Atatu South E7 74.6"

80 Lincoln E7 74.6"

81 Lynfield E7 74.6"

82 Point Chevalier E7 74.6"

83 Greenhithe E7 74.6"

84 Henderson E7 74.6"

85 Kumeu E7 74.6"

86 Glendene E7 74.6"

87 Ponsonby E7 74.6"

88 Green Bay E7 74.6"

89 Avondale E7 74.6"

90 Massey East E7 74.6"

91 Sunnyvale E7 74.6"

92 Unsworth Heights E7 74.6"

93 Massey E7 74.6"

94 New Lynn E7 74.6"

95 Kaitaia F6 74.1"

96 Huntly G1 71.2"

97 Ngaruawahia G1 71.2"

98 Tuakau G1 71.2"

99 Waitara F9 70.9"

100 Vogeltown F9 70.9"

The rainiest cities in New Zealand receive the highest annual precipitation, creating lush green landscapes and abundant water resources. Waikowhai leads with 124.6 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. Waikowhai receives 124.6" of precipitation annually — that's about 10.4 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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