What to expect in January
January ranks 2 out of 12 months in Pattaya. Compared to December: 8 pts more rainy days.
What it's like in January
Is January the right month?
The best month in Pattaya is December (5.7/10), 0.1 pt higher than January.
Our verdict
Pattaya, beach resort on the east Thai coast on the Gulf of Thailand 93 miles 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.
Plan your trip
Hotels at their lowest outside peak season, highest on comfortable months. Shoulder seasons offer a good price/climate compromise.
🎟️ Activities & tours · Pattaya
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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
🌡️ Climate
🏝️ Tropical stay
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Where is Pattaya ?
Global position + regional geographic context.
Thailand