You can expect hot summers and pleasant winters in this arid climate.

Rainfall: The "rainy" season is from February to March and average rainfall varies from less than 50mm along the coast to 350mm in the central and 700mm in the far north-eastern regions.

Temperature: Days are generally hot and sunny. In summer, daytime temperatures can rise to 35ºC/95ºF and night temperatures drop to around 14ºC/58ºF - 18ºC/65ºF. The coastal region is cool and dry throughout the year. Summer is from November to April.

Winter is from May to October: days are dry, sunny and mild to warm, while evening temperatures drop sharply. Daytime temperatures generally reach 23ºC/73ºC and can drop to as low as 0ºC/32ºF - 10ºC/50ºF at night. It can be cold and windy at the coast.

Namibia enjoys sunshine virtually every day of the year; it can be especially hot in the middle of summer between December and March. Winters (May-October) are cooler.