Pattaya: monthly weather and climate
Pattaya · Eastern Gulf of Thailand
Pattaya's dry season runs from November to April, but April can still be intensely hot despite low rainfall. A drier month is not necessarily a cooler one. The rainy season brings frequent brief showers, with the heaviest 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
Compare the table below to see which months are hotter or wetter. These are historical climate averages; they do not provide a forecast for your travel dates or tell you whether swimming will be permitted or safe.
| Month | Travel rating | Temperature | Rainfall | Rainy days | Humidity | Sunshine hours | 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 | The weather is dry and clear, 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, with occasional showers. Conditions are still good for spending time on the beach. |
| April | This is the hottest month. It coincides with Songkran, and the heat can feel intense. |
| May | The rainy season begins, bringing short, heavy showers. The low tourist season also approaches. |
| June | Despite the rain, travel conditions are manageable. The existing travel guidance mentions fewer tourists and lower prices, but this does not mean your chosen hotel or travel product will be cheaper. |
| July | Rain increases and the air becomes more humid. Showers fall in the afternoon. |
| August | The weather is humid, with frequent showers. Rain tends to fall heavily for short periods. |
| September | This is the wettest month, with rougher seas. |
| October | Rain gradually decreases, but the weather remains changeable. |
| November | Conditions become drier and more pleasant as the dry season approaches. |
| December | Dry, pleasant weather marks the start of the peak tourist season. Christmas and New Year holidays draw large crowds. |