St. Francis of Assisi Cathedral, Laayoune
El Aaiún, Western Sahara
St. Francis of Assisi Cathedral is a Catholic cathedral located in El Aaiún, Western Sahara. Inception of the cathedral was in 1954, and it is dedicated and named after Francis of Assisi. It is one of the sights of the country on this site and ranks first by English Wikipedia lookups among the countrys sights.
Planning a visit
The climate features daily highs and lows throughout the year. Temperatures range from a low of 12 °C in January to a high of 30 °C in August. Rainfall is generally low, varying from 0 mm in June and July to 14 mm in December, with rainy days occurring between 0 and 3 days per month.
The nearest airport is Laayoune Hassan I International Airport in El Aaiún, Western Sahara, located 3 km away from the cathedral.
Weather by month
The warmest month is August, with an average high of 30 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 21 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 27 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 25 | 22 |
| Average low, °C | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 16 | 13 |
| Rainfall, mm | 12 | 13 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 10 | 14 |
| Rainy days | 2 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.