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Rainiest Cities in Sweden

Top 100 cities ranked by rainiest cities

Rainiest Cities — Sweden

1 Borås 28 39.8"
2 Kinna 28 39.2"
3 Fristad 28 38.0"
4 Örkelljunga 27 36.6"
5 Uddevalla 28 36.2"
6 Halmstad 06 36.1"
7 Laholm 06 36.0"
8 Lerum 28 34.7"
9 Landvetter 28 34.7"
10 Anderstorp 08 34.1"
11 Gislaved 08 34.1"
12 Alingsås 28 34.0"
13 Surte 28 33.9"
14 Partille 28 33.9"
15 Gårdsten 28 33.9"
16 Hammarkullen 28 33.9"
17 Lövgärdet 28 33.9"
18 Båstad 27 33.8"
19 Gråbo 28 33.8"
20 Kungälv 28 33.4"
21 Perstorp 27 33.3"
22 Stenungsund 28 32.8"
23 Ulricehamn 28 32.7"
24 Mölnlycke 28 32.5"
25 Lindome 28 32.5"
26 Mölndal 28 32.5"
27 Kållered 28 32.5"
28 Vaggeryd 08 32.0"
29 Filipstad 22 31.9"
30 Göteborg 28 31.6"
31 Majorna 28 31.6"
32 Falkenberg 06 31.4"
33 Trollhättan 28 31.3"
34 Vänersborg 28 31.1"
35 Vårgårda 28 31.1"
36 Ljungby 12 31.0"
37 Varberg 06 30.9"
38 Lysekil 28 30.8"
39 Klippan 27 30.8"
40 Kungsbacka 06 30.7"
41 Hässleholm 27 30.7"
42 Onsala 06 30.7"
43 Höör 27 30.7"
44 Åsa 06 30.7"
45 Hörby 27 30.7"
46 Eslöv 27 30.6"
47 Värnamo 08 30.6"
48 Strömstad 28 30.5"
49 Karlskoga 15 30.4"
50 Stockholm 26 30.4"
51 Tensta 26 30.4"
52 Råsunda 26 30.4"
53 Årsta 26 30.4"
54 Hässelby Villastad 26 30.4"
55 Rinkeby 26 30.4"
56 Ekerö 26 30.4"
57 Jakobsberg 26 30.4"
58 Segeltorp 26 30.4"
59 Kista 26 30.4"
60 Vårby 26 30.4"
61 Nacka 26 30.4"
62 Älta 26 30.4"
63 Märsta 26 30.4"
64 Djursholm 26 30.4"
65 Vallentuna 26 30.4"
66 Akalla 26 30.4"
67 Danderyd 26 30.4"
68 Brevik 26 30.4"
69 Knivsta 21 30.4"
70 Sundbyberg 26 30.4"
71 Östermalm 26 30.4"
72 Upplands Väsby 26 30.4"
73 Bergshamra 26 30.4"
74 Solna 26 30.4"
75 Sollentuna 26 30.4"
76 Kungsholmen 26 30.4"
77 Södermalm 26 30.4"
78 Lidingö 26 30.4"
79 Täby 26 30.4"
80 Bromma 26 30.4"
81 Or 26 30.4"
82 Vasastaden 26 30.4"
83 Osby 27 30.4"
84 Arvika 22 30.0"
85 Västra Frölunda 28 29.9"
86 Billdal 28 29.9"
87 Sunne 22 29.7"
88 Sävsjö 08 29.6"
89 Degerfors 15 29.3"
90 Nora 15 29.1"
91 Älmhult 12 28.9"
92 Björlanda 28 28.9"
93 Torslanda 28 28.9"
94 Åmål 28 28.8"
95 Ludvika 10 28.5"
96 Sundsvall 24 28.4"
97 Timrå 24 28.4"
98 Ängelholm 27 28.4"
99 Nässjö 08 28.2"
100 Jönköping 08 28.2"

The rainiest cities in Sweden receive the highest annual precipitation, creating lush green landscapes and abundant water resources. Borås leads with 39.8 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. Borås receives 39.8" of precipitation annually — that's about 3.3 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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