Looking for the best time to visit Pattaya and what the weather is like? With sea as warm as bath water and year-round daytime temperatures ranging from 30 to 33 degrees Celsius, Pattaya is a year-round destination, at its most vibrant in high season and offering a more laid-back atmosphere and the best hotel deals in low season.
The Weather In Pattaya
The temperature can feel several degrees warmer than the given average temperatures. In April, for example, it can often feel like 40+ degrees Celsius.
The coolest months are December with daytime temperatures of 30 Celsius, and January with high temperatures of 30.6.
The hottest months in Pattaya are April with average daytime temperatures of 32.9 Celsius, and May with temperatures of 32.4.
The wettest time, and as far as the weather is concerned, the worst time to visit Pattaya, is October, with an average rainfall of 216 mm, followed by September, with an average rainfall of 204 mm.
When it rains, it’s often torrential, sometimes accompanied by spectacular electrical storms, downpours typically last less than an hour, but can continue for several hours, often causing extensive flooding throughout the city.
High Season in Pattaya, November to April
The high season starts in November, when the weather turns cooler and drier with the arrival of the northeast monsoon winds, and lasts until the end of April.
Most hotels in Pattaya adjust their prices from low to high season in November, though some make the change as early as October 1st, while others don’t adjust their prices at all.
Pattaya High Season Weather
Here’s an overview (below) of Pattaya’s high season weather, including temperature, rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity.
| Month | Max Temp | Rainy Days | Hours Sunshine |
| NOV | 30.5 | 10 | 7 |
| DEC | 30 | 1 | 8 |
| JAN | 30.6 | 1 | 8 |
| FEB | 31.1 | 3 | 8 |
| MAR | 31.8 | 4 | 8 |
| APR | 32.9 | 6 | 8 |
- Minimum (nighttime) temperatures are usually 6–7 degrees cooler than the maximum daytime temperatures.
- Humidity is lowest during December and January, at 70–72 percent, while other months have levels of 76–77 percent.
- Hours of daylight range from 11.4 in December to 12.4 in April.
Popular Pattaya High Season Events
- Loy Krathong: An annual event in Thailand which usually happens in November.
- International Fireworks Festival: Usually takes place in November.
- New Year Countdown: There are usually several events, including concerts, that take place over several days, culminating in the New Year Fireworks display.
- The Songkran Festival: Official dates are 13–19 April, but usually starts one or two days early.
Pattaya High Season Tips
Book well in advance to ensure the best choice of available rooms and the lowest prices, especially if you plan to visit during Christmas and New Year or for one of the popular events.
The peak season in Pattaya is the Christmas and New Year period. Not all hotels charge peak season rates, but those that do (usually larger hotels) may start as early as mid-December and continue to as late as mid-January.
You can enjoy a grandstand view of the International Fireworks Festival from many hotels on Pattaya Beach Road.
Low Season in Pattaya, May to October
With bigger and more numerous hotel deals, plus fewer tourists, the low season is the best time to visit Pattaya if you’re on a budget or prefer a more relaxed atmosphere.
May is when the southwest monsoon might or might not bring the start of the wet (rainy) season in Pattaya, and most hotels start offering reduced low-season rates. Quite often, though, the wet season rain doesn’t arrive until June. Likewise, some hotels wait until June before switching to low season prices
Pattaya Low Season Weather
Here (below) is the most important Pattaya low season weather information at a glance.
| Month | Max Temp | Rainy Days | Hours’ Sunshine |
| MAY | 32.4 | 12 | 6 |
| JUN | 31.7 | 11 | 5 |
| JUL | 31.4 | 11 | 5 |
| AUG | 31.2 | 12 | 5 |
| SEP | 31 | 17 | 5 |
| OCT | 31.8 | 18 | 6 |
- Minimum (nighttime) temperatures are usually 5–6 degrees cooler than the maximum daytime temperatures during the low season.
- Humidity ranges from a low of 77 in June to a high of 83 percent in October.
- Hours of daylight range from 11.8 in October to 12.9 in June.
When is The Best Time to Visit Pattaya?
If you want the best weather, visit from November to the end of February, preferably December and January. December and January are the busiest months, especially during the peak season—Christmas and New Year. So if you want to enjoy great weather without the crowds, visit in November or February. Just beware that the monsoon can sometimes linger into the first few days of November.
Is Pattaya Worth Visiting In Low Season?
The two main advantages of visiting Pattaya in the low season are cheaper hotel rates and fewer crowds. The disadvantage is the much higher chance of rain and cloudy skies.
A worst-case scenario: it might rain for prolonged periods for several consecutive days and remain cloudy throughout the day.
What usually happens is heavy downpours lasting up to an hour, followed by sunshine, sometimes broken clouds. The weather can follow a similar pattern for days on end when it starts and stops raining at about the same time every day.
Pattaya Nightlife and Bar Scene in Low Season
The only noteworthy difference in the low season is fewer people are around. That means more empty seats in the bars, and the nightlife scene generally doesn’t have the same ‘party feel’ as in high season.
If you don’t like crowds, you’ll love the low season in Pattaya.
If you like to party, you’ll find the popular discos and nightclubs on Walking Street are still very lively.
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