Pattaya Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
Pattaya feautures a tropical wet and dry climate. From December to February it is dry and hot. Rainy season starts in May and lasts until November with less rain in the months July and August. During rainy season you can also experience tropical storms and hurricanes. April and March are most humid.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
In Pattaya temperatures are generally consistent throughout the year. On average, daytime temperatures range from a very warm 33°C in April to a very warm 31°C in December.
Nighttime temperatures can drop, with average lows reaching 24°C in December.Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.
Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Pattaya experiences significant rainfall throughout the year, averaging 1256 mm of precipitation annually. The seasons in Pattaya, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, September, receives heavy rainfall, with an average of 229 mm of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 17 rainy days.
In contrast, the driest month, December, experiences much less rainfall, totaling 16 mm over a single rainy day. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year. For more details, please visit our Pattaya Precipitation page.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
In Pattaya, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 8.3 hours in March. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. September sees a soft sun for only 3.7 hours per average day.
Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Pattaya.
The city experiences its highest humidity in October, reaching 82%. In December, 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
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Select a Month of Interest
Check the conditions for any month of the year.
The best time of year to visit Pattaya in Thailand
The best time to visit is during the drier months: January, February, November and December.Other facts from our historical weather data:
Most rainfall (rainy season) is seen in September and October.
April has an average maximum temperature of 33°C and is the hottest month of the year.
The coolest month is December with an average maximum temperature of 31°C.
September tops the wettest month list with 229 mm of rainfall.
December is the driest month with 16 mm of precipitation.
March is the sunniest month with an average of 249 hours of sunshine.
No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.
