Rainiest Cities in The Netherlands

Top 100 cities ranked by rainiest cities

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Rainiest Cities — The Netherlands

1 Akersloot 07 50.9"

2 Heemstede 07 50.9"

3 Alkmaar 07 50.9"

4 Assendelft 07 50.9"

5 Bennebroek 07 50.9"

6 Bergen 07 50.9"

7 Hillegom 11 50.9"

8 Heiloo 07 50.9"

9 Lisse 11 50.9"

10 Zwanenburg 07 50.9"

11 IJmuiden 07 50.9"

12 Nieuw-Vennep 07 50.9"

13 Haarlem 07 50.9"

14 Uitgeest 07 50.9"

15 Hoofddorp 07 50.9"

16 Zandvoort 07 50.9"

17 Velsen-Zuid 07 50.9"

18 Warmenhuizen 07 50.9"

19 Noordwijkerhout 11 50.9"

20 Beverwijk 07 50.9"

21 Velserbroek 07 50.9"

22 Limmen 07 50.9"

23 Heemskerk 07 50.9"

24 Castricum 07 50.9"

25 Lemmer 02 50.4"

26 Sneek 02 50.4"

27 Franeker 02 50.4"

28 Harlingen 02 50.4"

29 Bolsward 02 50.4"

30 Rijssen 15 50.4"

31 Krakeel 01 50.4"

32 Vriezenveen 15 50.4"

33 Dalfsen 15 50.4"

34 Raalte 15 50.4"

35 Delden 15 50.4"

36 Vroomshoop 15 50.4"

37 Wierden 15 50.4"

38 Nijverdal 15 50.4"

39 Dedemsvaart 15 50.4"

40 Almelo 15 50.4"

41 Hardenberg 15 50.4"

42 Coevorden 01 50.4"

43 Bathmen 15 50.4"

44 Ommen 15 50.4"

45 Borne 15 50.4"

46 Hoogeveen 01 50.4"

47 Nieuwegein 09 48.3"

48 Mijdrecht 09 48.3"

49 Sliedrecht 11 48.3"

50 Lopik 09 48.3"

51 Kudelstaart 07 48.3"

52 Lunetten 09 48.3"

53 Harmelen 09 48.3"

54 Bodegraven 11 48.3"

55 Maarssen 09 48.3"

56 Giessendam 11 48.3"

57 Loenen aan de Vecht 09 48.3"

58 Leerdam 09 48.3"

59 Neder-Hardinxveld 11 48.3"

60 Veldhuizen 09 48.3"

61 Utrecht 09 48.3"

62 Liesveld 11 48.3"

63 Vianen 09 48.3"

64 Oudewater 09 48.3"

65 Gorinchem 11 48.3"

66 Odijk 09 48.3"

67 Aalburg 06 48.3"

68 Montfoort 09 48.3"

69 Werkendam 06 48.3"

70 Zeist 09 48.3"

71 Hilversum 07 48.3"

72 Kerkelanden 07 48.3"

73 Breukelen 09 48.3"

74 Wilnis 09 48.3"

75 De Bilt 09 48.3"

76 Sleeuwijk 06 48.3"

77 Culemborg 03 48.3"

78 Vleuten 09 48.3"

79 Bilthoven 09 48.3"

80 IJsselstein 09 48.3"

81 Nieuw-Loosdrecht 07 48.3"

82 Schoonhoven 11 48.3"

83 Kortenhoef 07 48.3"

84 De Meern 09 48.3"

85 Uithoorn 07 48.3"

86 Woerden 09 48.3"

87 Zaltbommel 03 48.3"

88 Bunnik 09 48.3"

89 Aalanden 15 47.7"

90 t Harde 03 47.7"

91 IJsselmuiden 15 47.7"

92 Hattem 03 47.7"

93 Hasselt 15 47.7"

94 Wijhe 15 47.7"

95 Kampen 15 47.7"

96 Heerde 03 47.7"

97 Vaassen 03 47.7"

98 Epe 03 47.7"

99 Nunspeet 03 47.7"

100 Frankhuis 15 47.7"

The rainiest cities in The Netherlands receive the highest annual precipitation, creating lush green landscapes and abundant water resources. Akersloot 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. Akersloot 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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