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Pattaya Climate by Month

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 day and 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 averages reaching 24°C in December.

The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year

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.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

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.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

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:
  • Which months have the greatest rainfall in Pattaya?
    Most rainfall (rainy season) is seen in September and October.
  • Which is the hottest month in Pattaya?
    April has an average maximum temperature of 33°C and is the hottest month of the year.
  • Which is the coolest month in Pattaya?
    The coolest month is December with an average maximum temperature of 31°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Pattaya?
    September tops the wettest month list with 229 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Pattaya?
    December is the driest month with 16 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Pattaya?
    March is the sunniest month with an average of 249 hours of sunshine.

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    Forecast for Pattaya

    Fri   Dec 13
    29°C | 25°C
    NE 11 km/h
    6 mm
    overcast and rain

    overcast and rain

    Sat   Dec 14
    30°C | 25°C
    NE 14 km/h
    broken clouds and no rain

    broken clouds and no rain

    Sun   Dec 15
    28°C | 23°C
    NE 14 km/h
    almost clear and no rain

    almost clear and no rain