The climate in the Richtersveld is extreme with summer temperatures exceeding 50 degrees Celsius quite frequently.
Rain is a rare event.
Plants and animals get moisture primarily from the sea fog. The Richtersveld National Park is not fully exposed to tourism. A four-wheel drive vehicle is essential to travel through the reserve. Especially difficult are some steep and rocky mountain roads and some sandy river crossings. One must report to the park office before one leaves and after returning to the gate.