Faces of the Namib

The Desert’s average temperature is very moderate, which may come as a surprise. It is seldom either too hot or too cold. A few times a year, the mercury rises above 40 degrees Celcius so if heat does not agree with you, simply book your tour dates at times of the year when these temperatures are unlikely. The Namib is actually known colloquially as the “Cool Desert” precisely because coastal sea breezes keep temperatures down. You are more likely to feel chilly than too hot and your vehicle’s air conditioning also means you are protected during the heat of the day.