Mogadishu Cathedral
Mogadishu Cathedral is a Catholic cathedral and church ruin located in Mogadishu, Somalia. Inception of the site took place in 1928, featuring Gothic Revival and Norman architecture. It is one of the most looked-up sights in Somalia.
Planning a visit
The climate features daily highs and lows throughout the year. Temperatures range from 27 °C to 30 °C. The drier months include January, February, and March, with rain ranging from 1 mm to 10 mm on 0 to 1 days. Wetter periods occur between April and July, with monthly rainfall reaching up to 96 mm and up to 14 rainy days in July.
The nearest airport is Aden Adde International Airport in Mogadishu, located 5 km away. From the capital of Mogadishu, the sight is 0 km away. Nearby sights to combine with a visit include Arba'a Rukun Mosque at 0.1 km and the National Museum of Somalia at 0.4 km.
Weather by month
The warmest month is March, with an average high of 30 °C. The wettest is June, with about 96 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 |
| Average low, °C | 24 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 |
| Rainfall, mm | 5 | 1 | 10 | 84 | 87 | 96 | 57 | 39 | 26 | 49 | 71 | 30 |
| Rainy days | 1 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 14 | 11 | 4 | 5 | 8 | 2 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
