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Lake Toba (Samosir Island)

North Sumatra 1669m
Best Time
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About Lake Toba (Samosir Island)

Lake Toba (Samosir Island) is a mapped travel destination in North Sumatra, Indonesia. Its reviewed coordinates are used for terrain elevation, weather, and nearby-place calculations in PlanMyOffbeat.

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Lake Toba (Samosir Island)
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3 Days

Quick Facts

RegionNorth Sumatra
CountryIndonesia
Altitude1669m
Budget StayIDR 181,061*/night
Budget FoodIDR 160,981*/day
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🌡️ Weather & Best Time

Aug · Rain

This destination has a temperate climate with temperatures ranging from 15°C to 22°C annually. Avoid travel in Nov, Dec due to heavy rainfall.

Temperature range (°C)
Aug
🌧️Rain
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Temperature14° – 22°C
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Rainfall187mm
💡Okay
💡Moderate — expect frequent rain
Quality:Best timeGoodOkayColdAvoid

⚠️ Avoid travelling in Nov, Dec due to extreme conditions.

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Where to Stay

🎒 Deluxe
IDR 181,061*/night
  • Budget hotel, homestay, hostel, or simple guesthouse
🏨 Premium
IDR 523,833*/night
  • Mid-range hotel, bungalow, or guesthouse stay
✨ Luxury
IDR 1,702,014*/night
  • Upscale hotel, resort, villa, or lodge stay