Best time to visit Pattaya, Thailand

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The best time to visit Pattaya is January

Are you looking for the best time to visit Pattaya? Well, you’re in the right place! Although Pattaya is a great destination to visit almost all year round, January is the best time to go due to its perfect climate conditions. Around this time of year, flights and accommodation can also be cheaper as it is outside of key peak holiday seasons if you book well enough in advance.

In summer, temperatures can reach as high as 33℃ (91℉) in the middle of the day. The weather in the winter, especially around December, can reach a minimum of 21℃ (70℉).

The longest days between sunrise and sunset in Pattaya are usually in May, so if you want to get the most out of your daytime activities, be sure to plan your visit around this time. To stay dry, avoid travelling to Pattaya in October – It’s the wettest month of the year.

Keep reading to find out when the best times to travel to Pattaya are for whatever trip you’re planning. By the time you finish, you’ll have all the info you need, and you’ll be ready to start booking. Don’t know where to look or who to book with? Don’t stress! We’ve hand-picked our favourite online travel tools we use, know and love so you can rest assured you’re in safe hands. Happy reading!

Warmest month

May

Least rainfall

February

Most daylight

May

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Pattaya seasons

Before you continue, it’s important to know when the seasons are in Pattaya as they might be different to yours depending on where in the world you’re travelling from. Pattaya is in the Northern Hemisphere, so the seasons fall during these months:

Season Months
Summer June to August
Autumn/fall September to November
Winter December to February
Spring March to May

Average temperatures in Pattaya

If the temperature is a big factor for you to help you decide when to visit, the chart below shows the average minimum and maximum temperatures in Pattaya for each month side-by-side so you can easily see the difference in weather throughout the year. To see the temperatures in both Celsius (°C) and Fahrenheit (°F), hover or tap the shaded boxes on the graph.

Pattaya climate by month

If you already have a rough idea about which months you might want to travel, the section below shows a detailed breakdown of the climate in Pattaya for each month so you can see if it all suits your wants and needs. Scroll down, or use the quick menu below to jump to your preferred month.

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Pattaya in January

  • Average temperature: 27℃ (80℉)
  • Average high temperature: 30℃ (86℉)
  • Average low temperature: 24℃ (76℉)
  • Average humidity: 65%
  • Average sunny days: 17 days
  • Average rainfall: 29mm (1") over 12 days
17 days
of pure sunshine
12 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Pattaya in January, make sure you pack t-shirts and shorts.. It stays warm all day and night.


Pattaya in February

  • Average temperature: 28℃ (82℉)
  • Average high temperature: 31℃ (87℉)
  • Average low temperature: 25℃ (78℉)
  • Average humidity: 69%
  • Average sunny days: 13 days
  • Average rainfall: 24mm (1") over 12 days
13 days
of pure sunshine
12 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Pattaya in February, make sure you pack t-shirts and shorts.. It stays warm all day and night.


Pattaya in March

  • Average temperature: 29℃ (84℉)
  • Average high temperature: 31℃ (88℉)
  • Average low temperature: 27℃ (80℉)
  • Average humidity: 72%
  • Average sunny days: 10 days
  • Average rainfall: 46mm (2") over 17 days
10 days
of pure sunshine
17 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Pattaya in March, make sure you pack t-shirts and shorts.. It stays warm all day and night.


Pattaya in April

  • Average temperature: 30℃ (85℉)
  • Average high temperature: 32℃ (90℉)
  • Average low temperature: 28℃ (82℉)
  • Average humidity: 72%
  • Average sunny days: 8 days
  • Average rainfall: 77mm (3") over 18 days
8 days
of pure sunshine
18 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Pattaya in April, make sure you pack t-shirts and shorts.. It stays warm all day and night.


Pattaya in May

  • Average temperature: 30℃ (86℉)
  • Average high temperature: 32℃ (89℉)
  • Average low temperature: 28℃ (82℉)
  • Average humidity: 73%
  • Average sunny days: 3 days
  • Average rainfall: 142mm (6") over 27 days
3 days
of pure sunshine
27 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Pattaya in May, make sure you pack t-shirts and shorts.. It stays warm all day and night.


Pattaya in June

  • Average temperature: 29℃ (84℉)
  • Average high temperature: 31℃ (87℉)
  • Average low temperature: 27℃ (81℉)
  • Average humidity: 76%
  • Average sunny days: 2 days
  • Average rainfall: 172mm (7") over 27 days
2 days
of pure sunshine
27 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Pattaya in June, make sure you pack t-shirts and shorts.. It stays warm all day and night.


Pattaya in July

  • Average temperature: 28℃ (82℉)
  • Average high temperature: 30℃ (86℉)
  • Average low temperature: 27℃ (80℉)
  • Average humidity: 77%
  • Average sunny days: 2 days
  • Average rainfall: 174mm (7") over 27 days
2 days
of pure sunshine
27 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Pattaya in July, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.


Pattaya in August

  • Average temperature: 28℃ (83℉)
  • Average high temperature: 30℃ (86℉)
  • Average low temperature: 27℃ (80℉)
  • Average humidity: 76%
  • Average sunny days: 2 days
  • Average rainfall: 168mm (7") over 27 days
2 days
of pure sunshine
27 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Pattaya in August, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.


Pattaya in September

  • Average temperature: 28℃ (82℉)
  • Average high temperature: 30℃ (85℉)
  • Average low temperature: 26℃ (79℉)
  • Average humidity: 77%
  • Average sunny days: 1 days
  • Average rainfall: 200mm (8") over 28 days
1 days
of pure sunshine
28 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Pattaya in September, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.

Pattaya in October

  • Average temperature: 28℃ (82℉)
  • Average high temperature: 30℃ (86℉)
  • Average low temperature: 26℃ (79℉)
  • Average humidity: 77%
  • Average sunny days: 2 days
  • Average rainfall: 217mm (9") over 28 days
2 days
of pure sunshine
28 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Pattaya in October, make sure you pack t-shirts and shorts.. It stays warm all day and night.


Pattaya in November

  • Average temperature: 28℃ (82℉)
  • Average high temperature: 30℃ (87℉)
  • Average low temperature: 25℃ (78℉)
  • Average humidity: 72%
  • Average sunny days: 10 days
  • Average rainfall: 88mm (3") over 19 days
10 days
of pure sunshine
19 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Pattaya in November, make sure you pack t-shirts and shorts.. It stays warm all day and night.


Pattaya in December

  • Average temperature: 27℃ (80℉)
  • Average high temperature: 30℃ (86℉)
  • Average low temperature: 24℃ (76℉)
  • Average humidity: 65%
  • Average sunny days: 20 days
  • Average rainfall: 27mm (1") over 10 days
20 days
of pure sunshine
10 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Pattaya in December, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.


Top FAQs

The hottest month of the year in Pattaya is usually May, where temperatures tend to rise to around 32℃ (90℉) in the middle of the day or early afternoon.
The month with the least amount of rain in Pattaya is generally around February. The dry season often coincides with cooler weather, so you should check the temperatures in February first to make sure it’s still a good time to go.
The rainiest time of year in Pattaya is generally around October, although the wetter season can sometimes extend a few months either side of October too.
If you want to get the most out of your time visiting Pattaya, or if you're just afraid of the dark, the days in May are usually the longest between sunrise and sunset.

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