Pattaya monthly weather and climate
Pattaya · Gulf of Thailand, east coast
Pattaya's dry season runs from November to April, but April is still very hot despite the low rainfall. A drier month is not necessarily a cooler one. The rainy season brings frequent short showers, with the most rain and rougher seas in September.
20 mmJan15 mmFeb25 mmMar40 mmApr150 mmMay130 mmJun180 mmJul200 mmAug210 mmSep160 mmOct70 mmNov30 mmDec
When are the dry and rainy seasons?
- Best time to visit
- Nov–Feb
- Dry season
- Nov–Apr
- Rainy season
- May–Oct
- Hottest month
- Apr (33°C)
- Wettest month
- Sep (210 mm)
Monthly weather and climate
Use the table below to compare hotter and wetter months. These are historical climate averages, so they do not give a forecast for your travel dates or tell you whether you will be able to swim.
| Month | Travel rating | Temperature | Rainfall | Rainy days | Humidity | Sunshine | Sea conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | ++ Very good | 23~31°C | 20 mm | 3 days | 68% | 9 hours | Calm |
| February | ++ Very good | 24~31°C | 15 mm | 2 days | 68% | 9 hours | Calm |
| March | ++ Very good | 26~32°C | 25 mm | 4 days | 69% | 9 hours | Calm |
| April | ++ Very good | 27~33°C | 40 mm | 6 days | 70% | 8 hours | Calm |
| May | ± Average | 27~32°C | 150 mm | 14 days | 75% | 6 hours | Moderate |
| June | ± Average | 26~32°C | 130 mm | 13 days | 76% | 6 hours | Moderate |
| July | ± Average | 26~31°C | 180 mm | 16 days | 77% | 5 hours | Moderate |
| August | ± Average | 26~31°C | 200 mm | 17 days | 78% | 5 hours | Moderate |
| September | - Not recommended | 25~30°C | 210 mm | 18 days | 79% | 4.5 hours | Rough |
| October | ± Average | 25~30°C | 160 mm | 15 days | 78% | 5.5 hours | Moderate |
| November | + Good | 24~30°C | 70 mm | 8 days | 72% | 7 hours | Moderate |
| December | ++ Very good | 23~29°C | 30 mm | 3 days | 68% | 8.5 hours | Calm |
| Month | Weather and travel advice |
|---|---|
| January | It is dry and sunny, with pleasant temperatures. The peak tourist season is in full swing. |
| February | Dry weather continues as temperatures gradually rise. Seas are calm. |
| March | Temperatures rise and occasional showers arrive. The weather is still good for spending time on the beach. |
| April | This is the hottest month and coincides with the Songkran festival. The heat can feel intense. |
| May | The rainy season begins, bringing short, heavy showers. This also marks the move into the tourist low season. |
| June | Despite the rain, conditions remain manageable for travel. The existing guide mentions fewer visitors and lower prices, but this does not mean your chosen accommodation or holiday product will be cheaper. |
| July | Rainfall and humidity increase, with afternoon showers. |
| August | Humid weather brings frequent showers. Rain tends to fall heavily in short bursts. |
| September | This is the wettest month. Seas also become rougher. |
| October | Rain gradually eases, though conditions remain changeable. |
| November | Conditions become drier and more pleasant as the dry season approaches. |
| December | Dry, pleasant weather accompanies the start of the peak tourist season. Christmas and New Year holidays bring large crowds. |