Rainiest Cities in Auckland

Top 78 cities ranked by rainiest cities

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Rainiest Cities — Auckland

1 Half Moon Bay 78.8"

2 Mount Eden 78.8"

3 Sunnyhills 78.8"

4 Homai 78.8"

5 Hillsborough 78.8"

6 Saint Johns 78.8"

7 Onehunga 78.8"

8 Takapuna 78.8"

9 Wiri 78.8"

10 Howick 78.8"

11 Parnell 78.8"

12 Royal Oak 78.8"

13 Favona 78.8"

14 Beachlands 78.8"

15 Pakuranga 78.8"

16 Pakuranga Heights 78.8"

17 Glendowie 78.8"

18 Wattle Downs 78.8"

19 Ellerslie 78.8"

20 Glen Innes 78.8"

21 Bucklands Beach 78.8"

22 Otara 78.8"

23 Manukau City 78.8"

24 North Shore 78.8"

25 Papatoetoe 78.8"

26 Manurewa 78.8"

27 Papakura 78.8"

28 Mangere East 78.8"

29 Remuera 78.8"

30 Auckland 78.8"

31 Takanini 78.8"

32 Tamaki 78.8"

33 Mangere 78.8"

34 Epsom 78.8"

35 Botany Downs 78.8"

36 Otahuhu 78.8"

37 Milford 78.8"

38 Pukekohe East 78.8"

39 Meadowbank 78.8"

40 Unsworth Heights 74.6"

41 Glendene 74.6"

42 Kumeu 74.6"

43 New Windsor 74.6"

44 Greenhithe 74.6"

45 Point Chevalier 74.6"

46 Ponsonby 74.6"

47 Sunnyvale 74.6"

48 Green Bay 74.6"

49 Kelston 74.6"

50 Owairaka 74.6"

51 Lynfield 74.6"

52 Waiuku 74.6"

53 Avondale 74.6"

54 New Lynn 74.6"

55 Massey East 74.6"

56 Massey 74.6"

57 Henderson 74.6"

58 Te Atatu South 74.6"

59 Lincoln 74.6"

60 Titirangi 74.6"

61 Te Atatu Peninsula 74.6"

62 Blockhouse Bay 74.6"

63 Sandringham 74.6"

64 West Harbour 74.6"

65 Grey Lynn 74.6"

66 Hillcrest 74.6"

67 Beach Haven 74.6"

68 Forrest Hill 74.6"

69 Birkenhead 74.6"

70 Balmoral 74.6"

71 Western Heights 74.6"

72 Birkdale 74.6"

73 Albany 67.3"

74 Orewa 67.3"

75 Warkworth 67.3"

76 Oteha Valley 67.3"

77 Browns Bay 67.3"

78 Dairy Flat 67.3"

The rainiest cities in Auckland receive the highest annual precipitation, creating lush green landscapes and abundant water resources. Half Moon Bay leads with 78.8 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. Half Moon Bay receives 78.8" of precipitation annually — that's about 6.6 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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