Pattaya Weather in April 2026: what to expect (4.8/10)

The month in detail

What to expect in April

Spring marks the start of the good season in Pattaya. Temperatures rise (33.0°C) and tourists have not yet arrived en masse. Expect rain on 43.0% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended.

April ranks 6 out of 12 months in Pattaya. Compared to March: −0.9h of sun per day.

This month's conditions

What it's like in April

UV index

9 · very high

protection essential

Feels like

oppressive heat

24°

Sea

31°C

warm, ideal

Daylight

12.3h of daylight

Air quality

good

AQI 32

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Is April the right month?

The best month in Pattaya is December (5.7/10), 0.9 pt higher than April.

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Context

Our verdict

Pattaya, beach resort on the east Thai coast on the Gulf of Thailand 150 km south-east of Bangkok: 110,000 inhabitants. Formerly a fishing village, the American GI made it their main R&R during the Vietnam War (1965-1975), causing the explosion of the sex tourism industry it struggles to shed.

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Hotels at their lowest outside peak season, highest on comfortable months. Shoulder seasons offer a good price/climate compromise.

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Practical info

What you need to know before you go

Three angles: the country (language, currency, safety, budget), the year-round climate, and the specifics of a tropical stay.

Country · Thailand

🗣️LanguageThai

💶CurrencyThai Baht (฿)

🚗DrivingLeft-hand

🛡️Safety ⓘSafe · 2/5

💰Cost of living ⓘCheap · 2/5

🌡️ Climate

🌍Climate typeTropical

📈Climate trend ⓘStable

🔥Hottest monthApril · 33°C

❄️Coolest monthJuly · 30°C

🌧️Rainiest month ⓘSeptember · 80%

🏝️ Tropical stay

🌞Dry season ⓘMay → Sep

🌧️Wet season ⓘDec → Mar

🌀Cyclones ⓘSeason Nov-Apr

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Location

Where is Pattaya ?

Global position + regional geographic context.

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🔍 Geographic context

Thailand

Tropical climate with a 5.7 → 4.5 gap between best and worst month. 10 years of ERA5 data to choose by project.

12.93°N · 100.88°E

Questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the best time to visit Pattaya?

December is the best month with 31.0°C highs, 24.0°C lows, 7.3h of sunshine and 19.0% rainy days.

How many hours of sunshine does Pattaya get in December?

Pattaya averages 7.3 sunshine hours per day in December. It is the sunniest month with a climate score of 5.5/10.

What is the rainiest month in Pattaya?

September is the most unfavourable month with September has the lowest climate score of the year and the lowest climate score of the year.

What are the temperatures at night in Pattaya in December?

In December, overnight lows reach 24.0°C, while afternoon highs average 31.0°C.

Is Pattaya good in winter?

In winter (December-February), Pattaya scores 5.3/10 on average — Difficult period — prefer the peak season.. The best month overall remains December with a score of 5.5/10.

When should you avoid Pattaya?

September is the most difficult month to visit Pattaya, with September has the lowest climate score of the year. Climate conditions are at their lowest of the year during this period.

Can you swim in Pattaya in April?

In April, the sea averages 31°C in Pattaya: warm, ideal. Ideal conditions for swimming and snorkeling.

Do you need sun protection in Pattaya in April?

The average UV index reaches 9 in April in Pattaya (very high), with about 12.3h of daylight. Protection essential.