Senegal

Ziguinchor

Ziguinchor sits at the mouth of the Casamance River and serves as the hub of southern Senegal's Casamance region. It's a good place to take in riverside scenery along with its cathedral.

Updated August 15, 2026 · Edited by the World by City editors

Gateway airport: Ziguinchor Airport
Best season: Nov–Jan
Time zone: Africa/Dakar
Sights covered: 1 place

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Temples & religious sites

Roman Catholic Diocese of Ziguinchor

A Roman Catholic diocese in Ziguinchor, southern Senegal, overseeing the entire Ziguinchor region. It's worth a visit for anyone interested in exploring the center of local Catholic faith.

Average temperature by month

5-year average

26° Jan

28° Feb

28° Mar

28° Apr

28° May

28° Jun

27° Jul

26° Aug

27° Sep

28° Oct

27° Nov

26° Dec

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