North Sulawesi

Tomohon

Highlands

Tomohon sits at 800 metres between Mount Lokon and Mount Mahawu. The air is cooler than on the coast, and many homes and parks grow flowers.

It is an easy break from the heat of the coast and a natural overnight before or after Bunaken or Lembeh.

One night is enough for the market and a crater walk; two pays back if you want a plantation morning.

Tomohon in pictures

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Tomohon, in the cool Minahasa highlands of North Sulawesi: the Lokon and Mahawu volcanoes, Lake Linow, flower gardens and a large traditional market.

Rain in Tomohon, month by month, and the journey in from the nearest airport.

Driest months

Aug – Sep

August is the driest month, with 62 mm of rain on average. January is the wettest, with 293 mm.

Rain: CHIRPS v2.0, Climate Hazards Center, UC Santa Barbara, average of 1991-2020. See the weather in Sulawesi by month

01 · Fly
To Manado (MDC)
Same airport as Bunaken and Lembeh. The drive up takes the rest of the morning.
02 · Drive
Manado → Tomohon
60 – 90 min uphill by Grab or private driver. The road climbs steadily.

The average rain, temperatures and sea of each month, measured over many years.

Rain: CHIRPS, 1991-2020.

The Sulawesi.com guides that cover Tomohon.

Every published trip that reaches this part of the island.

Day trips and activities in and around Tomohon. Each one has its own page.

Or plan a trip of your own: answer seven questions, and get a first plan for it.

Contact each business directly.

So, ready to start?