Pattaya monthly weather and climate
Pattaya · Eastern Gulf of Thailand
Pattaya's dry season runs from November to April, but April remains intensely hot despite low rainfall. Drier months are not necessarily cooler. Frequent short showers mark the rainy season, 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
Compare hotter and wetter months in the table below. These are historical climate averages: they are not a forecast for your travel dates and do not tell you whether swimming will be possible.
| Month | Travel rating | Temperature | Rainfall | Rainy days | Humidity | Sunshine | Sea conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | ++ Very good | 23~31°C | 20 mm | 3 d | 68% | 9 h | Calm |
| February | ++ Very good | 24~31°C | 15 mm | 2 d | 68% | 9 h | Calm |
| March | ++ Very good | 26~32°C | 25 mm | 4 d | 69% | 9 h | Calm |
| April | ++ Very good | 27~33°C | 40 mm | 6 d | 70% | 8 h | Calm |
| May | ± Average | 27~32°C | 150 mm | 14 d | 75% | 6 h | Moderate |
| June | ± Average | 26~32°C | 130 mm | 13 d | 76% | 6 h | Moderate |
| July | ± Average | 26~31°C | 180 mm | 16 d | 77% | 5 h | Moderate |
| August | ± Average | 26~31°C | 200 mm | 17 d | 78% | 5 h | Moderate |
| September | - Not recommended | 25~30°C | 210 mm | 18 d | 79% | 4.5 h | Rough |
| October | ± Average | 25~30°C | 160 mm | 15 d | 78% | 5.5 h | Moderate |
| November | + Good | 24~30°C | 70 mm | 8 d | 72% | 7 h | Moderate |
| December | ++ Very good | 23~29°C | 30 mm | 3 d | 68% | 8.5 h | Calm |
| Month | Weather and travel advice |
|---|---|
| January | Dry, clear weather and pleasant temperatures accompany the height of the tourism high season. |
| February | Dry weather continues as temperatures gradually rise. The sea is calm. |
| March | Temperatures rise, with occasional showers. The weather is still favourable for time on the beach. |
| April | This is the hottest month. Intense heat coincides with Songkran. |
| May | The rainy season begins with short, heavy showers. It also marks the transition to the tourism low season. |
| June | Despite the rain, conditions are manageable for travel. The existing travel guidance mentions fewer visitors and lower prices, but this does not mean your chosen accommodation or trip will be cheaper. |
| July | Rainfall and humidity increase, with afternoon showers. |
| August | Humid weather brings frequent showers, often short and intense. |
| September | This is the wettest month. Seas also become rougher. |
| 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 accompanies the start of the tourism high season. Christmas and New Year bring large crowds. |