Where are the top 10 wettest countries worldwide?

Here are the top 10 wettest countries in the world, ranked by average annual rainfall:

1. Sierra Leone (annual rainfall: 3,016 mm)

This West African country experiences a tropical climate with a rainy season from May to November. Freetown, the capital city, receives an average of 8,974 mm of rain per year.

2. Liberia (annual rainfall: 2,553 mm)

Another West African country, Liberia also has a tropical climate with a rainy season from May to November. The coastal region receives the most rainfall, while the interior is drier.

3. Solomon Islands (annual rainfall: 2,285 mm)

Located in the South Pacific Ocean, the Solomon Islands are made up of over 900 islands. The climate is tropical, with rainfall varying from island to island. The wettest period is from November to April.

4. Papua New Guinea (annual rainfall: 2,135 mm)

Papua New Guinea is a large island country in the South Pacific Ocean. The climate is tropical, with rainfall varying from region to region. The northern coast receives the most rainfall, while the southern coast is drier.

5. French Polynesia (annual rainfall: 1,927 mm)

French Polynesia is a group of islands in the South Pacific Ocean. The climate is tropical, with rainfall varying from island to island. The wettest period is from November to April.

6. Costa Rica (annual rainfall: 1,802 mm)

Costa Rica is a Central American country with a tropical climate. The Caribbean coast receives the most rainfall, while the Pacific coast is drier. The wettest period is from May to November.

7. Chile (annual rainfall: 1,611 mm)

Chile is a South American country with a varied climate. The northern part of the country is a desert, while the central region is Mediterranean. The southern part of the country is temperate, with rainfall throughout the year.

8. Vanuatu (annual rainfall: 1,505 mm)

Vanuatu is a group of islands in the South Pacific Ocean. The climate is tropical, with rainfall varying from island to island. The wettest period is from November to April.

9. New Zealand (annual rainfall: 1,459 mm)

New Zealand is an island country in the South Pacific Ocean. The climate is temperate, with rainfall varying from region to region. The west coast receives the most rainfall, while the east coast is drier.

10. Norway (annual rainfall: 1,401 mm)

Norway is a Scandinavian country with a temperate climate. The west coast receives the most rainfall, while the east coast is drier. The wettest period is from October to March.