Summer is the rainy season with most of the annual rainfall falling between October to April. The days are hot and sunny with lowland temperatures up to and over 30 C.The temperature drops gradually as you climb higher. Clouds gather for afternoon rains and burst into spectacular thunderstorms. These fill the rivers, and the enormous waterfalls become even more spectacular. Regardless of the time of year, the mountain weather can change in minutes from warm sunshine to biting wind and thrashing rain.
Mists descend quickly and the temperature can drop dramatically.
You must have a complete set of waterproof gear, warm clothes and food when venturing out on a pony trek or lengthy hike. There are no area codes within Lesotho. Direct international dialling is possible. Many places do not have telephones at all and some lodges use radio transmitters. Many places do not have mains electricity and rely on generators, so they will not have plug sockets.