When condensation forms on the outside of a toilet, it’s because the tank is cold — typically because the incoming water is cold — and the air nearby is warm.
When it’s really cold outside — in the 20s or lower — the toilet tank in my powder room develops so much condensation that it drips onto the floor in a measurable amount. The condensation forms only on the side of the tank that’s connected to the water line, which runs in an insulated cavity along a joist from where water comes into the basement. The other side of the tank, adjacent to the vanity, remains dry.
If you do opt for a new toilet, consider getting one with an insulated, or lined, tank. The insulation, often Styrofoam, keeps the water temperature in the tank from dictating the temperature of the outside surface. That surface stays warmer, so condensation is less likely. Or you can choose a pressure-assist toilet, which contains the flush water inside a separate pressure vessel in the toilet tank.
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