Lake Toba (Toba) weather in February
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February in Lake Toba: hot, soaked, with clean air — fine if you can take 25 rainy days.
#2 of 12 months in Lake Toba · #780 of 1383 destinations to visit in February · comfort 70/100 (tier B)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on Lake Toba in February
Lake Toba's forum notes February sits within the wet season, though 'wet season' doesn't mean rain all day — the typical pattern is an intense shower in the late afternoon or overnight, with clear mornings common. Regulars describe rainfall as highly variable year to year in February, and put daytime temperatures around 25-27°C with nights cooling to the low 20s°C.
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Lake Toba climate normals — February
| Daytime high | 25°C / 77°F | 🥵 hot |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 21°C / 70°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 29°C / 84°F | |
| Rainfall | 193 mm / 7.6 in | ⛈ soaked |
| Rainy days | 25 days | |
| Humidity | 86% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 20°C / 67°F | |
| Sunshine | 9.5 h/day | |
| Daylight | 12 h | |
| Wind | 8 km/h / 5 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 48 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Lake Toba in February
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
Busyschool holidays in 2 of the markets that fill it, one of its best months for weather(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Lake Toba's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Fair weatherLake Toba's weather doesn't swing hard through the year — comfort stays fairly steady in every month.
What's on in Lake Toba in February
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Season
Wet season on the caldera
1 Oct – 30 Apr · usuallyMonsoonAfternoon and evening storms roll down the crater walls onto the lake, and the ferry to Samosir gets choppy. Mornings are usually clear, which is when the walking is done.
Where is Lake Toba?
Lake Toba in February — FAQ
- Is February a good time to visit Lake Toba?
- February in Lake Toba: hot, soaked, with clean air — fine if you can take 25 rainy days. It ranks #2 of 12 months for Lake Toba on SeasonMap's comfort score (70/100).
- What is the weather like in Lake Toba in February?
- In February, Lake Toba averages a daily high of 25.1°C and a low of 20.9°C, with about 192.8 mm of rain over roughly 24.5 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Lake Toba in February?
- Lake Toba has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 48 in February.