Rainiest Cities in Eastern Cape

Top 86 cities ranked by rainiest cities

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Rainiest Cities — Eastern Cape

1 Port Saint John’s 42.6"

2 Lusikisiki 40.9"

3 Bizana 38.2"

4 Flagstaff 34.7"

5 Gonubie 34.7"

6 Libode 34.4"

7 East London 33.7"

8 Clydesdale 33.4"

9 Mount Ayliff 32.9"

10 Mdantsane 32.9"

11 Komga 32.2"

12 Mount Frere 31.6"

13 Qumbu 30.6"

14 Qonce 30.5"

15 Bhisho 30.5"

16 Ndevana 30.5"

17 Ilitha 30.5"

18 Phakamisa 30.5"

19 Louterwater 30.5"

20 Maclear 30.2"

21 Tsolo 29.7"

22 Tlokoeng 29.4"

23 Mthatha 29.1"

24 Butterworth 29.1"

25 Ugie 29.0"

26 Stutterheim 28.3"

27 Khowa 28.2"

28 Kruisfontein 27.8"

29 Dutywa 27.4"

30 Dimbaza 27.1"

31 Kareedouw 27.1"

32 Maluti 26.9"

33 Bathurst 26.5"

34 Lady Grey 26.4"

35 Port Alfred 26.1"

36 Cofimvaba 25.9"

37 Cala 25.8"

38 Ngcobo 25.6"

39 Barkly East 25.5"

40 Grahamstown 25.3"

41 Kenton 25.2"

42 Peddie 25.0"

43 Alexandria 25.0"

44 Cathcart 24.5"

45 Alice 24.5"

46 Patensie 24.3"

47 Humansdorp 24.3"

48 Jeffreys Bay 24.3"

49 St Francis Bay 24.3"

50 Hankey 24.3"

51 Joubertina 24.1"

52 Dordrecht 23.9"

53 Indwe 23.6"

54 Whittlesea 23.4"

55 Lady Frere 23.0"

56 James Calata 22.8"

57 Ilinge 22.7"

58 Fort Beaufort 22.2"

59 Queensdale 22.1"

60 Queenstown 22.1"

61 Aliwal North 22.1"

62 Molteno 21.9"

63 Gqeberha 21.5"

64 Sterkstroom 21.3"

65 Tarkastad 21.0"

66 Adelaide 20.6"

67 Bedford 20.0"

68 Paterson 20.0"

69 Steynsburg 19.8"

70 Burgersdorp 19.6"

71 Kariega 19.0"

72 Khaya Mnandi 19.0"

73 Cookhouse 18.4"

74 Nomathamasanqa 18.3"

75 Addo 18.3"

76 Somerset East 18.0"

77 Venterstad 16.9"

78 Cradock 16.2"

79 Middelburg 15.8"

80 Bontrug 14.6"

81 Kirkwood 14.6"

82 Willowmore 13.5"

83 Graaff Reinet 13.3"

84 Pearston 13.2"

85 Jansenville 12.2"

86 Aberdeen 11.5"

The rainiest cities in Eastern Cape receive the highest annual precipitation, creating lush green landscapes and abundant water resources. Port Saint John’s leads with 42.6 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. Port Saint John’s receives 42.6" of precipitation annually — that's about 3.6 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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