Pattaya Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation

This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Pattaya, Ang Thong Province, Thailand. The numbers reflect climate data gathered over a 30-year period, from 1990 to 2020. Now, let's explore all the details to give you a full picture.

Pattaya is known for its substantial rainfall, with annual precipitation reaching 1256 mm (49 in). While the overall climate is wet, there are notable seasonal patterns that create interesting contrasts, as demonstrated in our graph below.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

The average number of days each month with precipitation (> 0.2 mm (0.01 in))

The seasons in Pattaya, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, September, receives heavy rainfall, with an average of 229 mm (9 in) of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 17 rainy days.

In contrast, the driest month, December, experiences much less rainfall, totaling 16 mm (0.6 in) over a single rainy day. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year.

September, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 32°C (90°F). The city receives 110 hours of sunshine in this period. During the driest month December you can expect a temperature of 31°C (88°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Pattaya Temperature page.

Annual Rainfall in Thailand: City Comparison

The map below shows the annual precipitation across Thailand. You can also select the different months in case you are interested in a specific month.

Pattaya vs World: Rainfall Compared

Pattaya's average annual precipitation is 1256 mm (49 in). Let's compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

In Barcelona, Spain, the average annual precipitation is 644 mm (25 in), evenly distributed across the year with no extreme wet or dry seasons.

In Seoul, South Korea, the average annual precipitation is 1237 mm (49 in), with most rain falling during the summer monsoon season.

Melbourne, Australia, has 690 mm (27 in) of rainfall annually, spread fairly evenly throughout the year.

Singapore, situated near the equator, gets 2581 mm (102 in) of rainfall annually, with no distinct dry season and consistent monthly precipitation.

Precipitation amounts are measured using specific gauges installed at weather stations, collecting both rain and snow and any other type of precipitation. Rainfall is measured directly in millimeters, while that from snow and ice is obtained by melting it. Automated systems often incorporate heaters to make this easier.

Information from these stations is transmitted via Wi-Fi, satellite, GPS, or telephone connections to central monitoring networks. This information is immediately updated and integrated into weather models and forecasts.

Precipitation has a very strong role in determining the local climate and ecosystem:

• Changing Rainfall Patterns: Global warming causes drastic changes in the patterns of rainfall. Some areas have been experiencing increased frequency and intensity of rainfall, while other areas experience longer dry spells or even droughts.
• Local Impacts: Many regions are experiencing heavier rainfall in the winter months and drier, hotter summers. This affects agriculture, water resources, and ecosystems.

• "Ginger" was the longest-lasting Atlantic tropical storm, which spun around the open ocean for 28 days in 1971.
• The world's largest snowflake was recorded in the Guinness Book of Records, at 38 cm (15 inches) wide and 20 cm (7.9 inches) thick. The snowflake fell at Fort Keogh, Montana, USA, on 28 January 1887.
• The greatest snowfall recorded was on Mt. Rainier, Washington State, USA—over 31.5 meters (103 feet) fell during the winter of 1972.

For more detailed information about Pattaya's weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Pattaya Climate page.