Pattaya, Thailand Climate & Monthly Averages
The climate of Pattaya
Weather in Pattaya is shaped by its tropical wet-and-dry climate - expect year-round warmth split between a rainy season and a pronounced dry season. April afternoons typically reach 91°F (33°C), while January highs hover near 87°F (30°C). Annual precipitation averages 55.6 inches (1412 mm) over about 193 rainy days.
Climate quick facts
- Hottest month: April - highs near 91°F (33°C)
- Coldest month: January - highs near 87°F (30°C)
- Record high: 98°F (36°C) · Record low: 61°F (16°C) (2015–2024)
- Wettest month: September (24 rainy days) · Sunniest: April (10.9 h sun/day)
- Climate type: tropical wet-and-dry - year-round warmth split between a rainy season and a pronounced dry season
Temperatures through the year
The warmest stretch of the year centers on April. Highs average 91°F (33°C) and overnight lows stay near 80°F (27°C). The coolest month is January, with typical highs of 87°F (30°C) and lows around 74°F (23°C). Based on 2015–2024 weather data, temperatures have reached as high as 98°F (36°C) and dropped as low as 61°F (16°C).
Rain, sun and snow
September is usually the wettest month. It brings about 10.1 inches (256 mm) of rain over 24 days, while December is the driest. April brings the most sunshine, averaging 10.9 hours of sun a day.
Monthly climate table
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Precipitation | Sunshine | Humidity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 87° | 74° | 8 | 1.5 in | 10.5 h/day | 71% |
| February | 88° | 75° | 9 | 1.6 in | 10.8 h/day | 73% |
| March | 89° | 78° | 12 | 2.5 in | 10.8 h/day | 77% |
| April | 91° | 80° | 12 | 3.0 in | 10.9 h/day | 76% |
| May | 90° | 81° | 20 | 6.0 in | 10.0 h/day | 79% |
| June | 88° | 81° | 18 | 4.6 in | 9.7 h/day | 78% |
| July | 87° | 80° | 23 | 6.4 in | 8.5 h/day | 80% |
| August | 87° | 80° | 21 | 5.5 in | 8.6 h/day | 80% |
| September | 86° | 78° | 24 | 10.1 in | 8.0 h/day | 83% |
| October | 86° | 77° | 25 | 9.6 in | 8.6 h/day | 84% |
| November | 87° | 76° | 14 | 3.7 in | 9.8 h/day | 76% |
| December | 87° | 74° | 7 | 1.1 in | 10.3 h/day | 67% |
Pattaya month by month
Pattaya weather in January
January brings highs around 87°F (30°C), lows near 74°F (23°C), about 8 wet days - typically the coldest month of the year in Pattaya.
Pattaya weather in February
February brings highs around 88°F (31°C), lows near 75°F (24°C), about 9 wet days.
Pattaya weather in March
March brings highs around 89°F (32°C), lows near 78°F (26°C), about 12 wet days.
Pattaya weather in April
April brings highs around 91°F (33°C), lows near 80°F (27°C), about 12 wet days - typically the hottest month and the sunniest month of the year in Pattaya.
Pattaya weather in May
May brings highs around 90°F (32°C), lows near 81°F (27°C), about 20 wet days.
Pattaya weather in June
June brings highs around 88°F (31°C), lows near 81°F (27°C), about 18 wet days.
Pattaya weather in July
July brings highs around 87°F (30°C), lows near 80°F (27°C), about 23 wet days.
Pattaya weather in August
August brings highs around 87°F (30°C), lows near 80°F (26°C), about 21 wet days.
Pattaya weather in September
September brings highs around 86°F (30°C), lows near 78°F (26°C), about 24 wet days - typically the wettest month of the year in Pattaya.
Pattaya weather in October
October brings highs around 86°F (30°C), lows near 77°F (25°C), about 25 wet days.
Pattaya weather in November
November brings highs around 87°F (31°C), lows near 76°F (24°C), about 14 wet days.
Pattaya weather in December
December brings highs around 87°F (30°C), lows near 74°F (23°C), about 7 wet days - typically the driest month of the year in Pattaya.
Seasons in Pattaya
March through May
March through May in Pattaya brings hot afternoons, with daytime highs averaging 90°F (32°C) and nights around 80°F (26°C); expect showers on roughly 44 days across the season. With the humidity factored in, afternoons often feel hotter than the thermometer reads - run the numbers through the humidity and dew point converter to see why.
June through August
June through August in Pattaya brings hot afternoons, with daytime highs averaging 87°F (31°C) and nights around 80°F (27°C); expect showers on roughly 62 days across the season.
September through November
September through November in Pattaya runs hot, with daytime highs averaging 86°F (30°C) and nights around 77°F (25°C); expect showers on roughly 62 days across the season.
December through February
December through February in Pattaya brings hot afternoons, with daytime highs averaging 87°F (31°C) and nights around 74°F (23°C); expect showers on roughly 24 days across the season.
Climate questions, answered
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Best time to visit Pattaya
The best time to visit Pattaya is generally November to April, when these months combine the driest skies with the most comfortable heat. Daytime temperatures in that window typically sit near 88°F (31°C).
Pack for Pattaya with lightweight, breathable clothing and strong sun protection for the hot months; a compact umbrella or rain shell - showers are a regular feature; moisture-wicking fabrics to cope with the humidity. Evenings can feel noticeably cooler than afternoons - April nights average 80°F (27°C).
Pattaya temperature records (2015-2024)
Derived from ERA5 reanalysis data, 2015–2024. Official station records may differ.