How hot is the Namib desert?

The average annual temperature of the Namib Desert ranges from 18 to 20 °C (64.4 to 68 °F). However, temperatures can vary significantly. During the day, average temperatures can reach around 38 °C (100.4 °F), while at night they can drop below freezing (to −5 °C, 23 °F). These temperatures can have extreme impacts on life in the region, causing extreme heat during the daytime and then a sharp temperature drop after the sun sets.