Climate

The country has a moderate desert climate with hot summers and mild winters. Winter nights can be cool, but temperatures rarely drop below 7 degrees celsius. Temperature and humidity rise in coastal cities and towns during summer. Rainfall is scarce (average 70mm per year), fallinf on isolated days mainly between October and March.

Required Clothing

Lightweight cottons and linens are recommended during summer months but avoid wearing silk, which sticks to the skin with the humidity. A cardigan is useful for over-cooled malls in the summer and a jacket is a must for cooler evenings during the winter. If you intend to take a camping trip in spring or autumn, you’ll be glad of an extra layer of clothing at night.