TH Pattaya, Thailand

Pattaya
Which Season to Choose?

Pattaya, Gulf of Thailand beach resort — beaches, temples and islands accessible by speedboat.

Updated: March 2026 · Open-Meteo · 10 years · 12 months compared · 12.93°N 100.88°E
DecemberBest month
88°FOptimal temperature
19%Rainy days

When to visit Pattaya?

🌞 Best time overall
December
🌡️ Optimal temperature
75°F–88°F in December
🌧 Least rain
19% rainy days in December
🌧 Wettest month
May (66%)
📅 Best score
8.1/10

Best time by type of trip

🏖️Beaches & IslandsNovember–February — Koh Larn, Jomtien and coastal beaches.
🤿Water SportsNovember–April — jet-ski, parasailing and diving.
🎉NightlifeYear-round — Walking Street, shows and bars.
GolfNovember–February — 20+ courses, competitive rates and ideal climate.

Pattaya weather month by month

MonthMin °FMax °FRainy days (%)Precip. in/dSun h/dScore
🌤️ January73°F88°F27%0.0in11.0h7.9/10
🌤️ February75°F88°F34%0.1in11.0h7.7/10
🌤️ March79°F90°F39%0.1in11.0h7.5/10
🌤️ April81°F91°F43%0.1in11.7h7.2/10
⛅ May81°F90°F66%0.2in10.6h7.0/10
⛅ June81°F88°F62%0.2in10.4h7.1/10
⛅ July81°F86°F75%0.2in9.1h7.0/10
⛅ August81°F86°F68%0.2in9.4h7.1/10
🌦️ September79°F86°F80%0.3in8.7h7.0/10
🌦️ October77°F86°F80%0.3in9.3h7.0/10
🌤️ November75°F86°F46%0.1in10.7h7.5/10
☀️ December75°F88°F19%0.0in10.9h8.1/10
Ideal Fair Challenging climate Source: Open-Meteo · 10 years

🌴 Tropical destination — heavy rain months benefit from an algorithmic adjustment: tropical showers are intense but brief and usually don't ruin a trip.

What to expect each season

🌸 Spring (Mar–May) — Good time

Average 32°F, 49% rainy days, 11.1h sunshine/day. Score: 7.2/10.

☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Good time

Average 30°F, 68% rainy days, 9.6h sunshine/day. Score: 7.1/10.

🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Good time

Average 30°F, 69% rainy days, 9.6h sunshine/day. Score: 7.2/10.

❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Good time

Average 31°F, 27% rainy days, 11.0h sunshine/day. Score: 7.9/10.

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Detailed weather by month

Frequently asked questions

December is ideal with 19% rainy days and 31°F.
May is the wettest month with 66% rainy days.
Yes, December is the best month with an average of 31°F.
In winter, the average score is 7.9/10. Acceptable conditions for cultural visits.

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