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Rainiest Cities in Senegal

Top 100 cities ranked by rainiest cities

Best Senegal Cities

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

Best Climate Cities
Warm temperatures, plenty of sunshine and clean air.
Cleanest Air Cities
Lowest pollution levels for healthy outdoor living.
Sunniest Cities
Most days of sunshine per year, with warm and dry climate.
Most Urban Cities
Densely populated city centers with the largest urban footprints.
Population & Density
Largest Cities Smallest Cities Most Dense Least Dense
Climate & Air
Warmest Cities Coldest Cities Rainiest Cities Driest Cities Sunniest Cities
Geography & Infrastructure
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All Countries  ·  Senegal

Rainiest Cities — Senegal

1 Tionk Essil 12 49.4"
2 Ziguinchor 12 48.6"
3 Bignona 12 46.7"
4 Goudomp 18 45.9"
5 Kédougou 17 43.9"
6 Marsassoum 11 43.1"
7 Diouloulou 12 42.0"
8 Sédhiou 18 41.5"
9 Diaoubé 11 40.4"
10 Dabo 11 40.2"
11 Kounkané 11 40.0"
12 Kolda 11 39.0"
13 Bounkiling 18 37.2"
14 Médina Gounas 11 37.2"
15 Vélingara 11 36.7"
16 Madina Wandifa 18 36.0"
17 Karang 09 33.0"
18 Ndiamakouta 18 32.6"
19 Tambacounda 05 29.5"
20 Goudiry 05 28.4"
21 Koumpentoum 05 27.7"
22 Koungheul 16 27.4"
23 Koungneul Sossé 16 27.4"
24 Sokone 09 26.8"
25 Nioro du Rip 10 26.5"
26 Passi 09 26.3"
27 Keur Madiabel 10 25.9"
28 Ndofane 10 25.6"
29 Nganda 16 25.5"
30 Foundiougne 09 24.6"
31 Soum 09 24.6"
32 Kidira 05 24.5"
33 Birkelane 16 24.0"
34 Malèm Hodar 16 23.9"
35 Kaffrine 16 23.7"
36 Kahone 10 23.5"
37 Kaolack 10 23.5"
38 Diofior 09 23.4"
39 Fatick 09 22.5"
40 Guinguinéo 10 22.2"
41 Sibassor 10 22.2"
42 Gandiaye 10 21.8"
43 Joal 07 21.7"
44 Gossas Village 09 21.3"
45 Thiadiaye 07 21.1"
46 Poukham Un 09 21.1"
47 Dembankané 15 20.4"
48 Bakel 05 20.3"
49 Kbombole 07 20.3"
50 Khombole 07 20.3"
51 Mbour 07 19.9"
52 Diourbel 03 19.7"
53 Tiébo 03 19.7"
54 Diawara 15 19.3"
55 Keur Médoune 03 19.0"
56 Mbaké 03 19.0"
57 Bambey 03 18.9"
58 Thiès 07 18.9"
59 Thiès Nones 07 18.9"
60 Tivaouane 07 18.6"
61 Sémé 15 18.5"
62 Waoundé 15 18.5"
63 Ngaparou 07 18.4"
64 Sali 07 18.4"
65 Somone 07 18.4"
66 Touba 03 18.2"
67 Dougnane 07 18.0"
68 Nguékhokh 07 17.9"
69 Poponguine 07 17.9"
70 Pout 07 17.6"
71 Sébikhotane 01 17.6"
72 Kayar 07 17.2"
73 Kanel 15 17.0"
74 Mboro 07 16.7"
75 Bargny 01 16.5"
76 Bargny Guèdj 01 16.5"
77 Bargny Ngoude 01 16.5"
78 Diamniadio 01 16.5"
79 Jaxaay Parcelle Niakoul Rap 01 16.5"
80 Niakoul Rab 01 16.5"
81 Rufisque 01 16.5"
82 Rufisque est 01 16.5"
83 Sangalkam 01 16.5"
84 Amady Ounaré 15 16.3"
85 Sintiou Bamambé 15 16.3"
86 Mékhé 07 16.1"
87 Linguère 13 15.3"
88 Dara 13 15.2"
89 Le Plateau 01 15.2"
90 Ndibène Dahra 13 15.2"
91 Dakar 01 15.0"
92 Guédiawaye 01 15.0"
93 Mermoz Boabab 01 15.0"
94 N’diareme limamoulaye 01 15.0"
95 Pikine 01 15.0"
96 Ndiagne 13 14.7"
97 Matam 15 14.3"
98 Ouro Sogui 15 14.3"
99 Odobéré 15 14.0"
100 Guéoul 13 13.8"

The rainiest cities in Senegal receive the highest annual precipitation, creating lush green landscapes and abundant water resources. Tionk Essil leads with 49.4 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. Tionk Essil receives 49.4" of precipitation annually — that's about 4.1 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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