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 Photo: Shutterstock
Mawsynram Photo: Shutterstock
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From misty Indian hills to remote Pacific peaks, these destinations receive extraordinary rainfall and are among the wettest places on earth.
25 March 2026

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.
