Walvis Bay features the very rare mild variation of the arid climate (BWn, according to the K�ppen climate classification). Walvis Bay receives an average of less than 10 mm of precipitation per year, making it one of the driest cities on the planet. Despite the fact that it has an arid climate, Walvis Bay seldom gets very hot or very cold, an extremely unusual feature for a city featuring this climate. This is primarily due to cold offshore currents near Walvis Bay. Temperatures average around 24�C during January, Walvis Bay's warmest month and around 17�C during July, its coldest month
