Patenggang Lake Lake
Scenic lake in West Java surrounded by tea plantations
Situ Patenggang near Bandung sits among tea estates in West Java. Visitors take boat rides to a small island, picnic on the shore and combine lake visits with nearby hot springs and tea-plantation walks.
Patenggang Lake at a Glance#
Address: Situ Patenggang / Rancabali area, Bandung Regency, West Java, Indonesia
About Patenggang Lake#
Patenggang Lake (Situ Patenggang) is a highland lake in Ciwidey, Bandung Regency, West Java, Indonesia, popular as a scenic day-trip destination from Bandung. The lake is set among tea plantations and cool volcanic highland terrain.
Visitors use the site for short boat tours, lakeside walks and photo stops; the shoreline is dotted with picnic spots and viewpoints that face tea terraces and forested hills. The lake’s setting in the volcanic highlands gives it cooler temperatures than the lowlands and frames it with managed plantations and patches of native forest.
The lake has long been used for local recreation and tourism that developed with road access from Bandung; facilities are modest and oriented to day visitors. It lies within the Ciwidey area, which includes other volcanic and highland attractions visited in the same itinerary.
Geographically it is located south of the city of Bandung in West Java, within the Ciwidey district and surrounded by commercial tea estates and upland forest.
- Setting: Situated in the Ciwidey highlands south of Bandung, the lake sits within a landscape of tea plantations and pine forest and is commonly visited as a day trip from Bandung.
- Boat trips: Small boat rentals operate on the lake and visitors commonly take short guided boat trips to a pavilion on a tiny island near the center of the waterbody.
How to Get to Patenggang Lake#
Patenggang is about 45-60 minutes by car from Bandung city center via the road toward Ciwidey (Jl. Raya Ciwidey). Local minibuses run part of the route but a private transfer is the easiest option for most visitors.
Tips for Visiting Patenggang Lake#
- Rent a boat from the small jetty to reach quieter bays; the lake's islands are worth exploring.
- Try the local black tea served at lakeside cafes-it's a regional tradition often paired with grilled trout.
Best Time to Visit Patenggang Lake#
Dry season (May-September) is typically best for visiting and boating on the lake.
Weather & Climate near Patenggang Lake#
Patenggang Lake's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 11°C to 20°C. Heavy rainfall (3368 mm/year), wettest in January.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Acceptable | 13° - 19° | 16° | 451 mm | overcast | 90% | 1.6 m/s | 2.3 extreme | 12.4h |
| February | Acceptable | 13° - 20° | 16° | 365 mm | overcast | 91% | 1.5 m/s | 2.3 extreme | 12.2h |
| March | Acceptable | 13° - 20° | 16° | 427 mm | overcast | 91% | 1.6 m/s | 2.4 extreme | 12.0h |
| April | Acceptable | 13° - 20° | 17° | 358 mm | overcast | 90% | 1.8 m/s | 2.2 extreme | 11.8h |
| May | Acceptable | 13° - 21° | 17° | 259 mm | partly cloudy | 90% | 1.8 m/s | 1.9 very high | 11.7h |
| June | Good | 12° - 20° | 16° | 120 mm | partly cloudy | 89% | 1.7 m/s | 1.8 very high | 11.6h |
| July | Very Good | 11° - 20° | 16° | 96 mm | partly cloudy | 88% | 1.5 m/s | 1.8 very high | 11.6h |
| August | Very Good | 11° - 20° | 16° | 107 mm | some cloud | 86% | 1.9 m/s | 2.1 extreme | 11.8h |
| September | Good | 12° - 20° | 16° | 132 mm | partly cloudy | 84% | 2.1 m/s | 2.2 extreme | 12.0h |
| October | Acceptable | 12° - 20° | 16° | 250 mm | overcast | 84% | 2.0 m/s | 2.1 extreme | 12.2h |
| November | Acceptable | 13° - 20° | 16° | 377 mm | overcast | 87% | 1.4 m/s | 2.1 extreme | 12.3h |
| December | Acceptable | 13° - 20° | 16° | 426 mm | overcast | 89% | 1.6 m/s | 2.2 extreme | 12.4h |
