Pattaya monthly weather and climate
Pattaya · Eastern Gulf of Thailand
Pattaya's dry season runs from November through April, but April is still intensely hot despite its low rainfall. A drier month isn't 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
Use the table below to compare hotter and rainier months. These are historical climate averages, not a forecast for your travel dates or an indication that swimming is allowed or safe.
| Month | Travel rating | Temperature | Rainfall | Rainy days | Humidity | Sunshine | Sea conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | ++ Very good | 23~31°C (73.4~87.8°F) | 20 mm | 3 days | 68% | 9 hours | Calm |
| February | ++ Very good | 24~31°C (75.2~87.8°F) | 15 mm | 2 days | 68% | 9 hours | Calm |
| March | ++ Very good | 26~32°C (78.8~89.6°F) | 25 mm | 4 days | 69% | 9 hours | Calm |
| April | ++ Very good | 27~33°C (80.6~91.4°F) | 40 mm | 6 days | 70% | 8 hours | Calm |
| May | ± Average | 27~32°C (80.6~89.6°F) | 150 mm | 14 days | 75% | 6 hours | Moderate |
| June | ± Average | 26~32°C (78.8~89.6°F) | 130 mm | 13 days | 76% | 6 hours | Moderate |
| July | ± Average | 26~31°C (78.8~87.8°F) | 180 mm | 16 days | 77% | 5 hours | Moderate |
| August | ± Average | 26~31°C (78.8~87.8°F) | 200 mm | 17 days | 78% | 5 hours | Moderate |
| September | - Not recommended | 25~30°C (77~86°F) | 210 mm | 18 days | 79% | 4.5 hours | Rough |
| October | ± Average | 25~30°C (77~86°F) | 160 mm | 15 days | 78% | 5.5 hours | Moderate |
| November | + Good | 24~30°C (75.2~86°F) | 70 mm | 8 days | 72% | 7 hours | Moderate |
| December | ++ Very good | 23~29°C (73.4~84.2°F) | 30 mm | 3 days | 68% | 8.5 hours | Calm |
| Month | Weather and travel advice |
|---|---|
| January | Dry, clear weather and comfortable temperatures coincide with the peak tourist season. |
| February | Dry weather continues as temperatures gradually rise. Seas are calm at this time of year. |
| March | Temperatures rise, with occasional showers. The weather is still good for spending time at the beach. |
| April | This is the hottest month. It coincides with Songkran, and the heat feels intense. |
| May | The rainy season begins, bringing brief, heavy showers. This is also the transition to the quieter tourist season. |
| June | Despite the rain, conditions remain manageable for travel. The source's travel guide mentions fewer visitors and lower prices, but that does not mean your chosen hotel or activity will be cheaper. |
| July | Rainfall increases and the air becomes more humid. Showers fall in the afternoon. |
| August | Humid weather brings frequent showers, which tend to be brief and heavy. |
| September | This is the wettest month, with rougher seas. |
| October | Rain gradually decreases, but the weather remains changeable. |
| November | Conditions become drier and more comfortable as the dry season approaches. |
| December | The busy tourist season begins with dry, comfortable weather. Christmas and New Year's bring large crowds. |