Top 8 Wettest Places On Earth

Tenzin Chodon

Mawsynram, India

Located in the East Khasi Hills district of Meghalaya state, Mawsynram is recognised as the wettest place on Earth, averaging around 11,872 mm of annual rainfall.

Mawsynram | Shutterstock

Cherrapunji, India

Another one of Meghalaya's scenic town, Cherrapunji is known for its rain-soaked landscapes, cascading waterfalls like Nohkalikai, and Double Decker Living Root Bridges.

A stunning view of the famous Wei Sawdong tourist attraction in Cherrapunji | Shutterstock

Tutunendo, Colombia

A tropical rainforest climate, Tutunendo is one of the wettest places on Earth, receiving around 11,770 mm of rain annually. Some key attractions include Sal de Frutas waterfall and the Utría, Katíos, and Tatamá national parks.

Tutunendo, Colombia | tutunendochoco/instagram

Pu'u Kukui, Hawaii, USA

The highest peak of the West Maui Mountains, Pu'u Kukui is a 8,661-acre private nature preserve protecting unique bogs and endangered native flora/fauna.

West Maui Mountains | Shutterstock

Debundscha, Cameroon

Nestled at the base of Mount Cameroon, the highest peak in West Africa, this small village has an extremely wet climate, receiving 10,299 mm of rain every year.

Debundscha, Cameroon | 237_usa/instagram

Big Bog Hawaii, USA

This high-altitude bog, located 5,400 feet on the edge of Haleakalā National Park and the Hāna Forest Reserve, is recognised as potentially the wettest place in the United States.

Haleakalā Summit, Maui, Hawaii | u4rickbro/instagram

Mount Waialeale, Hawaii, USA

Mount Waialeale, meaning "rippling water" or "overflowing water," is a shield volcano on Kauai, Hawaii, receiving 11,000-12,000 mm of rain annually, making it one of the wettest places on Earth.

Kauai in Hawai‘i | kauainownews/instgaram

Mount Emei, China

A UNESCO World Heritage site and one of the Four Sacred Buddhist Mountains, Mouth Emei is ranked among the riniest locations in China.

The Golden Summit on Mount Emei, Chin | Shutterstock

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