Climate
During November to March,the average temperature is 26C at daytime and 15C at night (79F to 59F), but it can rise over 40C (104F) in the peak of the summer and the humidity levels. The rainfall is minimal and averages 42 millimeters a year. The coastline experiences cooling sea breezes during the day.
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