When to go
Despite the fact that it is the rainiest season, the
austral summer, from November to March, is the best season to visit Lesotho because in any case it's sunny, and at night it's not as cold as the rest of the year. During the day, it can get hot at lower altitudes, but nights remain cool: even in Maseru, it will be useful to bring a sweater for the evening. In this period, however, some mountain roads may be impassable because of the rains.
You can also go in
spring and autumn, especially in April, September and October, when the temperatures are mild, although there are still considerable differences between night and day; the sun frequently shines, and rainfall is possible but not abundant. Sometimes, however, it can freeze at night even in spring and autumn, and it can snow at high altitudes.
What to pack
In
winter (June to August): in Maseru, bring spring/autumn clothes, a sweater and a warm jacket for the evening; above 2,000 meters (6,500 feet), a down jacket, gloves, a scarf, a hat, hiking shoes.
In
summer (December-February): in Maseru, bring light clothes for the day, a sweatshirt and a jacket for the evening, a sun hat, a light raincoat or umbrella; for the highest elevations, a sweatshirt or sweater, a warm jacket, hiking boots.
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Lesotho