Rainiest Cities in Mpumalanga

Top 100 cities ranked by rainiest cities

Largest Cities Smallest Cities Most Dense Least Dense Highest Income Lowest Income Lowest Unemployment Highest Unemployment Lowest Poverty Highest Poverty Highest Rent Lowest Rent Most Educated Youngest Cities Oldest Cities Safest Cities Highest Crime Warmest Cities Coldest Cities Rainiest Cities Driest Cities

All Countries · South Africa · Mpumalanga

Rainiest Cities — Mpumalanga

1 Mkhuhlu 50.9"

2 Calcutta 50.9"

3 Hlanganani 50.9"

4 Mafemani 50.9"

5 Sabie 50.9"

6 Oakley 50.9"

7 Buyisonto 50.9"

8 Shatale 50.9"

9 Marite 50.9"

10 Madyembeni 50.9"

11 Maviljan A 50.9"

12 Madras A 50.9"

13 Thabakgolo 50.9"

14 Orinoco A 50.9"

15 Kumana 50.9"

16 Hazyview 50.9"

17 Redhill 48.3"

18 Fernie 48.3"

19 Empuluzu 48.3"

20 Glenmore 48.3"

21 Thulamahashe 39.4"

22 Xikhusese 39.4"

23 Maboke 39.4"

24 Bolla-Tau 39.4"

25 Tsakani 39.4"

26 Edinburgh A 39.4"

27 Godide 39.4"

28 Kgapamadi 39.4"

29 KwaThandeka 38.7"

30 eMvelo 35.7"

31 Dullstroom 35.5"

32 Piet Retief 35.0"

33 Barberton 34.9"

34 Lukwatini 34.9"

35 Nhlazatje 34.9"

36 Tjakastad 34.9"

37 Ekulindeni 34.9"

38 Ngema Tribal Trust 34.2"

39 eManzana 33.9"

40 Lothair 33.9"

41 Driefontein 33.2"

42 Emgwenya 33.1"

43 White River 32.6"

44 Machadodorp 32.6"

45 Belfast 32.2"

46 Khokhamoya 31.0"

47 Kamalamule 31.0"

48 eMakhazeni B 31.0"

49 Matsavana 31.0"

50 Matsulu 30.8"

51 Schoemansdal 30.8"

52 Driekoppies 30.8"

53 Embhojeni 30.8"

54 Emtfuntini 30.8"

55 Mhlambanyatsi 30.8"

56 Kamhlushwa 30.8"

57 Bosfontein 30.8"

58 Mbombela 30.8"

59 Volksrust 30.6"

60 Lydenburg 30.6"

61 Wakkerstroom 30.6"

62 Tekwane 30.2"

63 Carolina 29.7"

64 Daggakraal 28.6"

65 Amersfoort 28.6"

66 Breyten 28.3"

67 Burgersfort 27.9"

68 Ermelo 27.6"

69 Perdekop 27.6"

70 Emalahleni 27.4"

71 Bethal 27.2"

72 Standerton 27.1"

73 Phola 27.1"

74 Morgenzon 27.1"

75 Kriel 27.0"

76 Doornkop 26.9"

77 Balfour 26.8"

78 Kamaqhekeza 26.7"

79 Magogeni 26.5"

80 Grootvlei 26.3"

81 Leeuwfontein-C 24.5"

82 Komatipoort 24.5"

83 Motetema 23.9"

84 Mmametlhake 23.1"

85 Middelburg 22.7"

86 Hendrina 22.7"

87 Thubelihle 22.7"

88 Siyabuswa 22.1"

89 Vaalbank 22.0"

90 Allemansdrif 22.0"

91 Somaroboro 21.6"

92 Kwaggafontein 21.6"

93 Gemsbokspruit 21.6"

94 Delmas 20.4"

95 eMbalenhle 19.6"

96 Trichardt 19.6"

97 Leslie 19.6"

98 Lebohang 19.6"

99 Secunda 19.6"

100 Kinross 19.6"

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

Browse Rankings by Region

South Africa — By Region

Eastern Cape Free State Gauteng KwaZulu-Natal Limpopo Mpumalanga North West Northern Cape Western Cape

By Country

Afghanistan Albania Algeria Angola Argentina Armenia Australia Austria Azerbaijan Bangladesh Belarus Belgium Benin Bolivia Bosnia and Herzegovina Botswana Brazil Brunei Bulgaria Burkina Faso Burundi Cambodia Cameroon Canada Cayman Islands Central African Republic Chad Chile China Colombia Costa Rica Croatia Cuba Cyprus Czechia Democratic Republic of the Congo Denmark Dominican Republic Ecuador Egypt El Salvador Estonia Ethiopia Finland France Gabon Gambia Georgia Germany Ghana Greece Guadeloupe Guatemala Guinea Guinea-Bissau Haiti Honduras Hong Kong Hungary India Indonesia Iran Iraq Ireland Israel Italy Ivory Coast Jamaica Japan Jordan Kazakhstan Kenya Kuwait Kyrgyzstan Laos Latvia Lebanon Lesotho Liberia Libya Lithuania Luxembourg Madagascar Malawi Malaysia Mali Malta Mauritania Mauritius Mayotte Mexico Moldova Mongolia Morocco Mozambique Myanmar Namibia Nepal New Zealand Nicaragua Niger Nigeria North Korea North Macedonia Norway Oman Pakistan Palestinian Territory Panama Papua New Guinea Paraguay Peru Philippines Poland Portugal Puerto Rico Qatar Republic of the Congo Reunion Romania Russia Rwanda Saudi Arabia Senegal Serbia Sierra Leone Singapore Slovakia Slovenia Somalia South Africa South Korea South Sudan Spain Sri Lanka Sudan Suriname Sweden Switzerland Syria Taiwan Tajikistan Tanzania Thailand The Netherlands Togo Trinidad and Tobago Tunisia Turkey Turkmenistan Uganda Ukraine United Arab Emirates United Kingdom United States Uruguay Uzbekistan Venezuela Vietnam Yemen Zambia Zimbabwe