Best time to visit Lake Toba

Go inJanuary–June and September

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Stay on Samosir Island in the middle of the lake.

Lake Toba month by month

Month	Rating	Avg high	Rain	Crowds	Flights	What’s on
January	Great	26°C	Wet	Quiet	Cheapest	–
February	Great	27°C	Wet	Quiet	Cheapest	–
March	Great	27°C	Wet	Quiet	Cheapest	–
April	Great	27°C	Wet	Quiet	Cheapest	–
May	Great	27°C	Wet	Quiet	Cheapest	–
June	Good	27°C	Wet	Moderate	Average	–
July	Mixed	26°C	Wet	Peak crowds	Priciest	–
August	Mixed	26°C	Wet	Peak crowds	Priciest	–
September	Good	26°C	Wet	Moderate	Average	–
October	Good	25°C	Very wet	Quiet	Cheapest	–
November	Good	25°C	Very wet	Quiet	Cheapest	–
December	Good	25°C	Very wet	Quiet	Cheapest	–

Flights to Lake Toba are usually cheapest in October–May. The catch: October–May are rainy.
Crowds and prices peak in July–August, so book early.
The heaviest rain falls in October–December.

Lake Toba fills the crater of a supervolcano that erupted about 74,000 years ago.

When is the best time to visit Lake Toba?

The best time to visit Lake Toba is January–June and September. Stay on Samosir Island in the middle of the lake.

What is the cheapest time to fly to Lake Toba?

Flights are usually cheapest in October–May, when demand is lowest.

When is Lake Toba busiest?

Lake Toba is busiest in July–August.

What is the weather like in Lake Toba?

February is the warmest month, with average highs of 27°C, and October the coolest at 25°C. The wettest period is all year round.