Patong Beach Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit
Patong beach is located in a part of Thailand where a tropical monsoon climate prevails. This means that the temperature during the day is almost continuously between 30°C (86°F) and 34°C (93°F). The temperature stays fairly even throughout the year, with spring being slightly warmer than the rest of the year. The seawater is also very pleasant year round.
The monsoon starts at Patong beach at the end of April / beginning of May. This rainy season brings large amounts of rain, however most showers occur in the late afternoon and evening. Let's now guide you through the climate details for a complete overview.
Monthly Temperature in Patong Beach
In Patong Beach temperatures are generally consistent throughout the year. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a very warm 30°C (86°F) in April, the warmest time of the year, to a comfortable 29°C (84°F) during cooler months like January.
At night, you can expect temperatures ranging from 27°C (81°F) in April to around 26°C (79°F) during January.
Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.
Temperature ranges by month
Rainfall in Patong Beach
Patong Beach experiences significant rainfall throughout the year, averaging 2171 mm (85 in) of precipitation annually. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. In the wettest month, October it receives heavy rainfall, averaging 306 mm (12 in) of precipitation, recorded across 22 rainy days. In contrast, the driest month February brings less rainfall, with 32 mm (1.3 in) over 3 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Patong Beach Precipitation page.
The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail, and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine Hours in Patong Beach
Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite dramatic in Patong Beach. While January receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 7.8 hours, September marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 3.3 hours of sunlight per day.
Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Water Temperature in Patong Beach
The mean water temperature over the year ranges from 27°C (81°F) in January to 30°C (86°F) in May.
Water temperature over the year
Humidity in Patong Beach by Month
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Patong Beach.
The city experiences its highest humidity in August, reaching 82%. In January, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 70%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
Wind Speed in Patong Beach
The mean wind speed varies between 1 m/s (2 knots) and 3 m/s (6 knots) throughout the year. It is lowest in November and highest during June, July, August and September. What does this mean?
The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)
Patong Beach 3-Day Forecast
Check the conditions for any month of the year.
Best Time to Visit Patong Beach
The warm weather in Patong Beach maintains temperatures between 29°C (84°F) and 30°C (86°F) year-round. Plan your visit during January, February, March and December for drier days and the best conditions to enjoy being outside.To make the most of your visit, consider exploring early in the morning or during the pleasant late afternoon hours when the temperature is most comfortable.
Be aware that May, June, July, August, September, October and November constitute the rainy season, with significant precipitation. Seeking the perfect travel destination for this year? We've created a tool that suggests locations matching your desired weather. Let our weather planner guide your travel decisions.
