Rainiest Cities in South Holland

Top 98 cities ranked by rainiest cities

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Rainiest Cities — South Holland

1 Hillegom 50.9"

2 Noordwijkerhout 50.9"

3 Lisse 50.9"

4 Giessendam 48.3"

5 Neder-Hardinxveld 48.3"

6 Liesveld 48.3"

7 Sliedrecht 48.3"

8 Bodegraven 48.3"

9 Gorinchem 48.3"

10 Schoonhoven 48.3"

11 Vreewijk 47.1"

12 Bleiswijk 47.1"

13 Carnisse 47.1"

14 Pendrecht 47.1"

15 Zuidwijk 47.1"

16 Reeuwijk 47.1"

17 Bloemhof 47.1"

18 's-Gravenland 47.1"

19 Lombardijen 47.1"

20 Boskoop 47.1"

21 Sassenheim 47.1"

22 Schiebroek 47.1"

23 Merenwijk 47.1"

24 Rotterdam 47.1"

25 Rhoon 47.1"

26 Bolnes 47.1"

27 Hoge Mors 47.1"

28 Groenswaard 47.1"

29 Noord-Hofland 47.1"

30 Duindorp 47.1"

31 Katwijk aan den Rijn 47.1"

32 Palenstein 47.1"

33 Driemanspolder 47.1"

34 Overschie 47.1"

35 Delfshaven 47.1"

36 Feijenoord 47.1"

37 Spangen 47.1"

38 Rijnsburg 47.1"

39 Slikkerveer 47.1"

40 s-Gravendeel 47.1"

41 Statenkwartier 47.1"

42 Nieuw-Lekkerland 47.1"

43 Ter Aar 47.1"

44 Bloemendaal 47.1"

45 Bergschenhoek 47.1"

46 Nieuwerkerk aan den IJssel 47.1"

47 Capelle aan den IJssel 47.1"

48 Groot IJsselmonde 47.1"

49 Krimpen aan den IJssel 47.1"

50 Alblasserdam 47.1"

51 Papendrecht 47.1"

52 Maassluis 47.1"

53 Hoogvliet 47.1"

54 Voorburg 47.1"

55 Barendrecht 47.1"

56 Ridderkerk 47.1"

57 Zwijndrecht 47.1"

58 Rijswijk 47.1"

59 Ypenburg 47.1"

60 Alphen aan den Rijn 47.1"

61 Gouda 47.1"

62 Vlaardingen 47.1"

63 Spijkenisse 47.1"

64 Schiedam 47.1"

65 Delft 47.1"

66 Zoetermeer 47.1"

67 Dordrecht 47.1"

68 Leiden 47.1"

69 The Hague 47.1"

70 Wassenaar 47.1"

71 Pijnacker 47.1"

72 Benthuizen 47.1"

73 Nootdorp 47.1"

74 Katwijk aan Zee 47.1"

75 Berkel en Rodenrijs 47.1"

76 Hendrik-Ido-Ambacht 47.1"

77 Oegstgeest 47.1"

78 Voorschoten 47.1"

79 Scheveningen 47.1"

80 Noordwijk-Binnen 47.1"

81 Leiderdorp 47.1"

82 Waddinxveen 47.1"

83 Ommoord 47.1"

84 Oud-Beijerland 47.1"

85 Strijen 44.1"

86 Monster 33.0"

87 Vogelwijk 33.0"

88 Poeldijk 33.0"

89 Honselersdijk 33.0"

90 De Lier 32.8"

91 Rozenburg 32.8"

92 Naaldwijk 32.8"

93 's-Gravenzande 32.3"

94 Hoek van Holland 31.9"

95 Hellevoetsluis 31.0"

96 Middelharnis 31.0"

97 Goedereede 29.5"

98 Ouddorp 29.5"

The rainiest cities in South Holland receive the highest annual precipitation, creating lush green landscapes and abundant water resources. Hillegom leads with 50.9 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. Hillegom receives 50.9" of precipitation annually — that's about 4.2 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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