What the governments of the United Kingdom, the United States and Canada tell their own citizens about travelling to Lesotho, in their own words, plus practical help with packing.
Travel advice levels
Each government rates the risks for its own citizens, on its own scale. The levels are shown exactly as published; they are not equivalent to each other and are not combined here.
UK
United KingdomForeign, Commonwealth & Development Office
Does not advise against travel
No numbered levels
Updated 10 December 2025
Latest change, in the source's words:New information about dual nationals returning to the UK (‘Entry requirements’ page).
The official source shows no update to this advice in over 12 months. Check the official page for the current version.
Trip Rulebook could not refresh this source since 30 September 2026. The official website may have newer advice.
Emergency numbers
From the section “Emergency services in Lesotho” of the UK government's travel advice for Lesotho, written for British travellers. Reproduced without changes to the wording; formatting adapted.
Telephone: 112 (ambulance, fire, police)
Local laws and customs
From the section “Laws and cultural differences” of the UK government's travel advice for Lesotho, written for British travellers. Reproduced without changes to the wording; formatting adapted.
Personal ID
Always carry a copy of the photo page of your passport and your entry stamp. Officials may ask to see these.
Illegal drugs and prison sentences
Possession of drugs is a serious offence and punishments can be severe, including prison sentences.
LGBT+ travellers
Sexual activity between men is illegal, but FCDO is not aware of this being enforced. Showing affection in public may attract unwanted and negative attention.
From the section “Medication” of the UK government's travel advice for Lesotho, written for British travellers. Reproduced without changes to the wording; formatting adapted.
The legal status and regulation of some medicines prescribed or bought in the UK can be different in other countries.
Practical suggestions from Trip Rulebook, based on open data and fixed rules. They are not safety or legal advice: rules on clothing, medicines and restricted items are covered only by the official text on this page.
Chargers and plugs
Plug typesM
Voltage220/380 V
Frequency50 Hz
Plug and voltage data: Wikipedia, “Mains electricity by country”, CC BY-SA 4.0 (licence), retrieved 2026-09-29. Sockets in hotels can differ; the label on your charger (for example “INPUT 100–240V”) tells you which voltages it accepts.
Clothes for the weather
Rainfall Average temperature
January
Average
18 °C (64 °F)
Lows
11 °C (52 °F)
Highs
24 °C (75 °F)
Rain
133 mm (5.2 in)
Light jacket or fleece and long sleeves.
Big difference between day and night: pack layers.
Frequent rain on average: a rain jacket or umbrella.
February
Average
17 °C (63 °F)
Lows
11 °C (52 °F)
Highs
23 °C (74 °F)
Rain
106 mm (4.2 in)
Light jacket or fleece and long sleeves.
Big difference between day and night: pack layers.
Frequent rain on average: a rain jacket or umbrella.
March
Average
16 °C (60 °F)
Lows
10 °C (49 °F)
Highs
22 °C (71 °F)
Rain
99 mm (3.9 in)
Light jacket or fleece and long sleeves.
Big difference between day and night: pack layers.
Some rain on average: a compact umbrella.
April
Average
12 °C (54 °F)
Lows
6 °C (42 °F)
Highs
18 °C (65 °F)
Rain
53 mm (2.1 in)
Light jacket or fleece and long sleeves.
Big difference between day and night: pack layers.
Some rain on average: a compact umbrella.
May
Average
9 °C (48 °F)
Lows
2 °C (36 °F)
Highs
16 °C (60 °F)
Rain
26 mm (1.0 in)
Warm jacket or coat, jumper and long trousers.
Big difference between day and night: pack layers.
Usually dry.
June
Average
6 °C (44 °F)
Lows
-1 °C (31 °F)
Highs
14 °C (56 °F)
Rain
14 mm (0.6 in)
Warm jacket or coat, jumper and long trousers.
Nights below freezing on average: hat, gloves and warm layers.
Big difference between day and night: pack layers.
Usually dry.
July
Average
6 °C (44 °F)
Lows
-1 °C (31 °F)
Highs
14 °C (57 °F)
Rain
10 mm (0.4 in)
Warm jacket or coat, jumper and long trousers.
Nights below freezing on average: hat, gloves and warm layers.
Big difference between day and night: pack layers.
Usually dry.
August
Average
8 °C (47 °F)
Lows
1 °C (34 °F)
Highs
16 °C (60 °F)
Rain
18 mm (0.7 in)
Warm jacket or coat, jumper and long trousers.
Big difference between day and night: pack layers.
Usually dry.
September
Average
12 °C (54 °F)
Lows
5 °C (40 °F)
Highs
20 °C (68 °F)
Rain
30 mm (1.2 in)
Light jacket or fleece and long sleeves.
Big difference between day and night: pack layers.
Some rain on average: a compact umbrella.
October
Average
14 °C (57 °F)
Lows
7 °C (44 °F)
Highs
21 °C (69 °F)
Rain
75 mm (2.9 in)
Light jacket or fleece and long sleeves.
Big difference between day and night: pack layers.
Some rain on average: a compact umbrella.
November
Average
15 °C (59 °F)
Lows
8 °C (47 °F)
Highs
22 °C (71 °F)
Rain
98 mm (3.9 in)
Light jacket or fleece and long sleeves.
Big difference between day and night: pack layers.
Some rain on average: a compact umbrella.
December
Average
16 °C (62 °F)
Lows
10 °C (50 °F)
Highs
23 °C (73 °F)
Rain
124 mm (4.9 in)
Light jacket or fleece and long sleeves.
Big difference between day and night: pack layers.
Frequent rain on average: a rain jacket or umbrella.
National averages for 1991-2020. Coasts, mountains and regions can be very different, and any given year can be warmer, colder or wetter. Suggestions come from fixed rules based on these averages. Climate data: World Bank Climate Change Knowledge Portal, observed climate data (CRU TS), CRU TS (cru_ts4.09), Climatic Research Unit, University of East Anglia, CC BY 4.0 (licence).
What is acceptable to wear is a matter of local law and custom: read Local laws and customs.
Packing checklist
A general list for any trip. Ticks are not saved.
Entry requirements and visas
Visa and entry rules depend on your nationality and change often, so Trip Rulebook does not summarise them. Each government explains the rules for its own citizens. If you travel on another passport, check with the embassy or the official immigration website of Lesotho.
This page is guidance, not legal advice. Laws and advice change without notice and are written for each government's own citizens, so they may apply to you differently. Confirm everything with the official source before you travel. Terms of use.