Rainiest Cities in Istanbul

Top 52 cities ranked by rainiest cities

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Rainiest Cities — Istanbul

1 Maslak 35.0"

2 Merter Keresteciler 35.0"

3 Güngören Merter 35.0"

4 Istanbul 35.0"

5 Çubuklu 35.0"

6 Tarabya 35.0"

7 İstinye 35.0"

8 Yeniköy 35.0"

9 Çengelköy 35.0"

10 Altunizade 35.0"

11 Zekeriya 35.0"

12 Etiler 35.0"

13 Uskumruköy 35.0"

14 Salacak 35.0"

15 Büyükdere 35.0"

16 Aksaray 35.0"

17 Adalar 35.0"

18 Bebek 35.0"

19 Yıldız 35.0"

20 Beylerbeyi 35.0"

21 Sancaktepe 35.0"

22 Esenler 35.0"

23 Sultangazi 35.0"

24 Maltepe 35.0"

25 Ataşehir 35.0"

26 Üsküdar 35.0"

27 Şişli 35.0"

28 Umraniye 35.0"

29 Zeytinburnu 35.0"

30 Başakşehir 35.0"

31 Bahçelievler 35.0"

32 Eminönü 35.0"

33 Bağcılar 35.0"

34 Ağva 33.3"

35 Şile 33.1"

36 Sultanbeyli 29.5"

37 Arnavutköy 28.0"

38 Esenyurt 27.6"

39 Yakuplu 27.2"

40 Boyalık 27.1"

41 Büyükçekmece 26.8"

42 Tepecik 26.8"

43 Mimarsinan 26.8"

44 Beylikdüzü 26.7"

45 Gürpınar 26.7"

46 Kumburgaz 26.1"

47 Celâliye 26.1"

48 Selimpaşa 26.1"

49 Çatalca 26.1"

50 Kavaklı 25.0"

51 Silivri 25.0"

52 Çanta 24.5"

The rainiest cities in Istanbul receive the highest annual precipitation, creating lush green landscapes and abundant water resources. Maslak leads with 35.0 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. Maslak receives 35.0" of precipitation annually — that's about 2.9 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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