Rainiest Cities in Portugal

Top 100 cities ranked by rainiest cities

Best Portugal Cities

Composite rankings combining multiple weighted metrics, 4 topics from climate and air quality data.

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Rainiest Cities - Portugal

1 Vila Frescainha 04 72.2"
2 Nine 04 72.2"
3 Póvoa de Lanhoso 04 72.2"
4 Vila do Conde 17 72.2"
5 Freamunde 17 72.2"
6 Angeiras 17 72.2"
7 Selho 04 72.2"
8 Santo Tirso 17 72.2"
9 Árvore 17 72.2"
10 Calendário 04 72.2"
11 Vila Nova de Famalicão 04 72.2"
12 Braga 04 72.2"
13 Negrelos 17 72.2"
14 Silva Escura 17 72.2"
15 Gemunde 17 72.2"
16 Barcelos 04 72.2"
17 Pedroso 17 72.2"
18 Merelim 04 72.2"
19 Galegos 04 72.2"
20 São Miguel do Couto 17 72.2"
21 Arcos 04 72.2"
22 Urgeses 04 72.2"
23 Santa Maria de Avioso 17 72.2"
24 Paços de Ferreira 17 72.2"
25 Barrosas 17 72.2"
26 Ferreiros 04 72.2"
27 Aves 17 72.2"
28 Palmeira 04 72.2"
29 Aveleda 04 72.2"
30 Caldelas 04 72.2"
31 Sande 04 72.2"
32 Fornelos 04 72.2"
33 Trofa 17 72.2"
34 Coronado 17 72.2"
35 Bairro Novo 04 72.2"
36 Guimarães 04 72.2"
37 Ribeirão 04 72.2"
38 Real 04 72.2"
39 Bougado 17 72.2"
40 Gondizalves 04 72.2"
41 Semelhe 04 72.2"
42 Vila Nova da Telha 17 72.2"
43 Mariz 04 72.2"
44 Lavra 17 72.2"
45 Anta 17 72.2"
46 Oliveira 04 72.2"
47 Gualtar 04 72.2"
48 Ponte 04 72.2"
49 Taipas 04 72.2"
50 Abraveses 22 64.1"
51 Mangualde 22 63.2"
52 Valenza 20 62.6"
53 Viseu 22 61.4"
54 Viana do Castelo 20 61.1"
55 Meadela 20 61.1"
56 Darque 20 61.1"
57 Ponte de Lima 20 60.1"
58 Paços 17 59.9"
59 Guifões 17 59.9"
60 Grijó 17 59.9"
61 Rebordosa 17 59.9"
62 Foz do Sousa 17 59.9"
63 Francos 17 59.9"
64 Sardão 17 59.9"
65 Castelões de Cepeda 17 59.9"
66 Avintes 17 59.9"
67 Sandim 17 59.9"
68 Nogueira da Regedoura 02 59.9"
69 Avanca 02 59.9"
70 Pereiro 17 59.9"
71 Pinheiro Manso 17 59.9"
72 Nogueira 17 59.9"
73 Perafita 17 59.9"
74 Jovim 17 59.9"
75 Bairro Silva Braga 17 59.9"
76 Serzedo 17 59.9"
77 Esmoriz 02 59.9"
78 São Roque 02 59.9"
79 São Félix da Marinha 17 59.9"
80 Lourosa 02 59.9"
81 Lamas 02 59.9"
82 Branca 02 59.9"
83 Olival 17 59.9"
84 Gueifães 17 59.9"
85 Foz do Douro 17 59.9"
86 Ramalde do Meio 17 59.9"
87 São João 02 59.9"
88 São João de Ver 02 59.9"
89 Pedrouços 17 59.9"
90 Gulpilhares 17 59.9"
91 Silvalde 02 59.9"
92 Fiães 02 59.9"
93 Gandra 17 59.9"
94 Lobão 02 59.9"
95 Melres 17 59.9"
96 Madalena 17 59.9"
97 Argoncilhe 02 59.9"
98 Santa Cruz do Bispo 17 59.9"
99 Perozinho 17 59.9"
100 Pedras Rubras 17 59.9"

The rainiest cities in Portugal receive the highest annual precipitation, creating lush green landscapes and abundant water resources. Vila Frescainha leads with 72.2 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. Vila Frescainha receives 72.2" of precipitation annually - that's about 6.0 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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