Pattaya · WinterMonth summary
Pattaya weather in January
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
23°C – 31°C
🌧 Rainy days
27% of days
☀️ Sunshine
11.0h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Winter
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.9/10
📅 📅 Best month
December (8.1/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Pattaya in January?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you want to explore cultural sites and local food.
❌ No if: you need guaranteed sunshine for photos or outdoor activities.
Our take: Pattaya in January: 31°C and 11.0h of sunshine. Decent, but not the peak.
By trip type
Pattaya in January by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ✅ Good
- 💰 💰 Budget : 💸 Peak season
Local context
What to expect in January
🎯 Water at 28°C and lively beaches — January is peak swimming season in Pattaya Even in winter, Pattaya enjoys 31°C. A real asset for escaping the European cold. Expect rain on 27% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if December (8.1/10) remains theoretically better.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌤️ January | 23°C | 31°C | 27% | 1.2 | 11.0h | 7.9/10 |
| 🌤️ February | 24°C | 31°C | 34% | 1.8 | 11.0h | 7.7/10 |
| 🌤️ March | 26°C | 32°C | 39% | 2.2 | 11.0h | 7.5/10 |
| 🌤️ April | 27°C | 33°C | 43% | 2.7 | 11.7h | 7.2/10 |
| ⛅ May | 27°C | 32°C | 66% | 5.4 | 10.6h | 7.0/10 |
| ⛅ June | 27°C | 31°C | 62% | 3.9 | 10.4h | 7.1/10 |
| ⛅ July | 27°C | 30°C | 75% | 5.3 | 9.1h | 7.0/10 |
| ⛅ August | 27°C | 30°C | 68% | 4.5 | 9.4h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌧️ September | 26°C | 30°C | 80% | 8.2 | 8.7h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌧️ October | 25°C | 30°C | 80% | 8.2 | 9.3h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌤️ November | 24°C | 30°C | 46% | 3.4 | 10.7h | 7.5/10 |
| ☀️ December | 24°C | 31°C | 19% | 0.9 | 10.9h | 8.1/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In January, Pattaya averages 31°C, 27% rainy days and 11.0h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.9/10.
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Comparison
January vs December (best month)
The best month is December (score 8.1/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +0°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : -8%
- ☀️ Sunshine : -0.1h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Pattaya in January
Is January a good time to visit Pattaya?
January is an excellent time to visit Pattaya (score 7.9/10). With 31°C, 11.0h of sunshine and 27% rain, conditions are very favourable.
What to do in Pattaya in January?
With 31°C max and 11.0h of sunshine, focus on cultural sites, museums and local gastronomy.
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