What the governments of the United Kingdom, the United States and Canada tell their own citizens about travelling to Pitcairn Islands, 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
Advice for Pitcairn Island
Does not advise against travel
No numbered levels
Updated 27 March 2025
Latest change, in the source's words:This travel advice was reviewed for accuracy and reissued without any significant updates.
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.
US
United StatesU.S. Department of State
The U.S. government publishes no separate advice for Pitcairn Islands in its data.
Trip Rulebook could not refresh this source since 30 September 2026. The official website may have newer advice.
CA
CanadaGlobal Affairs Canada
The Canadian government publishes no separate advice for Pitcairn Islands in its data.
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 on Pitcairn Island” of the UK government's travel advice for Pitcairn Island, written for British travellers. Reproduced without changes to the wording; formatting adapted.
There is a Pitcairn police officer, but there are no other emergency services on Pitcairn Island.
If you spot a fire, tell the nearest islander who will use VHF radio to raise the alarm. Follow islanders’ instructions if there is a fire.
Local laws and customs
From the section “Laws and cultural differences” of the UK government's travel advice for Pitcairn Island, written for British travellers. Reproduced without changes to the wording; formatting adapted.
Pitcairn Island is a British Overseas Territory and has its own laws.
Alcohol laws
It is illegal to import or sell alcohol without a licence.
It is also illegal to drink alcohol in a number of public places, including but not limited to all roads, the Landing, the Public Square and the Western Harbour.
Religion
The main religion on Pitcairn is Seventh Day Adventism, and the Sabbath is observed on Saturday. All religions are welcome in the church.
Grocery store
There is one grocery store on Pitcairn Island, which is open for 2 hours on Sundays, Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Accommodation
There are no hotels but self-catering and homestay accommodation with local families is available. You must book accommodation in advance in order to travel to Pitcairn.
Mobile network and internet
There is no mobile phone network on Pitcairn. VoIP calls are possible but only from people’s houses.
Internet facilities are available to the public at the Landing and outside the grocery store, and at most homes on the island through Starlink. Homestay guests will normally have access to local wifi facilities, possibly at additional cost.
LGBT+ travellers
Same-sex marriage has been legal on Pitcairn Island since 2015.
From the section “Medication” of the UK government's travel advice for Pitcairn Island, 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.
From the section “Extreme weather and natural disasters” of the UK government's travel advice for Pitcairn Island, written for British travellers. Reproduced without changes to the wording; formatting adapted.
There is a risk of landslides or rockfalls on Pitcairn following heavy rain.
Cyclones do not normally affect Pitcairn.
What to pack
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 typesI
Voltage230/400 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
23 °C (73 °F)
Lows
20 °C (68 °F)
Highs
26 °C (78 °F)
Rain
123 mm (4.9 in)
Light clothes, with a light layer for the evenings.
Frequent rain on average: a rain jacket or umbrella.
February
Average
23 °C (74 °F)
Lows
21 °C (69 °F)
Highs
26 °C (79 °F)
Rain
138 mm (5.4 in)
Light clothes, with a light layer for the evenings.
Frequent rain on average: a rain jacket or umbrella.
March
Average
23 °C (74 °F)
Lows
21 °C (69 °F)
Highs
26 °C (79 °F)
Rain
104 mm (4.1 in)
Light clothes, with a light layer for the evenings.
Frequent rain on average: a rain jacket or umbrella.
April
Average
22 °C (71 °F)
Lows
19 °C (67 °F)
Highs
24 °C (76 °F)
Rain
147 mm (5.8 in)
Light clothes, with a light layer for the evenings.
Frequent rain on average: a rain jacket or umbrella.
May
Average
20 °C (68 °F)
Lows
18 °C (64 °F)
Highs
23 °C (73 °F)
Rain
106 mm (4.2 in)
Light clothes, with a light layer for the evenings.
Frequent rain on average: a rain jacket or umbrella.
June
Average
19 °C (66 °F)
Lows
17 °C (62 °F)
Highs
22 °C (71 °F)
Rain
150 mm (5.9 in)
Light clothes, with a light layer for the evenings.
Frequent rain on average: a rain jacket or umbrella.
July
Average
18 °C (65 °F)
Lows
16 °C (61 °F)
Highs
21 °C (69 °F)
Rain
142 mm (5.6 in)
Light clothes, with a light layer for the evenings.
Frequent rain on average: a rain jacket or umbrella.
August
Average
18 °C (65 °F)
Lows
16 °C (60 °F)
Highs
20 °C (69 °F)
Rain
122 mm (4.8 in)
Light clothes, with a light layer for the evenings.
Frequent rain on average: a rain jacket or umbrella.
September
Average
18 °C (65 °F)
Lows
16 °C (61 °F)
Highs
21 °C (70 °F)
Rain
114 mm (4.5 in)
Light clothes, with a light layer for the evenings.
Frequent rain on average: a rain jacket or umbrella.
October
Average
19 °C (67 °F)
Lows
17 °C (62 °F)
Highs
22 °C (71 °F)
Rain
157 mm (6.2 in)
Light clothes, with a light layer for the evenings.
Frequent rain on average: a rain jacket or umbrella.
November
Average
21 °C (69 °F)
Lows
18 °C (64 °F)
Highs
23 °C (74 °F)
Rain
109 mm (4.3 in)
Light clothes, with a light layer for the evenings.
Frequent rain on average: a rain jacket or umbrella.
December
Average
22 °C (71 °F)
Lows
19 °C (67 °F)
Highs
25 °C (76 °F)
Rain
143 mm (5.6 in)
Light clothes, with a light layer for the evenings.
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).
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