Pattaya · WinterMonth summary
Pattaya weather in January
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
73°F – 88°F
🌧 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: January is a good time to visit Pattaya. December remains slightly better (+0.2 pts).
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
Even in winter, Pattaya enjoys 31°F. 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 °F | Max °F | Rain % | Precip in | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌤️ January | 73°F | 88°F | 27% | 0.0in | 11.0h | 7.9/10 |
| 🌤️ February | 75°F | 88°F | 34% | 0.1in | 11.0h | 7.7/10 |
| 🌤️ March | 79°F | 90°F | 39% | 0.1in | 11.0h | 7.5/10 |
| 🌤️ April | 81°F | 91°F | 43% | 0.1in | 11.7h | 7.2/10 |
| ⛅ May | 81°F | 90°F | 66% | 0.2in | 10.6h | 7.0/10 |
| ⛅ June | 81°F | 88°F | 62% | 0.2in | 10.4h | 7.1/10 |
| ⛅ July | 81°F | 86°F | 75% | 0.2in | 9.1h | 7.0/10 |
| ⛅ August | 81°F | 86°F | 68% | 0.2in | 9.4h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌧️ September | 79°F | 86°F | 80% | 0.3in | 8.7h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌧️ October | 77°F | 86°F | 80% | 0.3in | 9.3h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌤️ November | 75°F | 86°F | 46% | 0.1in | 10.7h | 7.5/10 |
| ☀️ December | 75°F | 88°F | 19% | 0.0in | 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 88°F, 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°F
- 🌧 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 88°F, 11.0h of sunshine and 27% rain, conditions are very favourable.
What to do in Pattaya in January?
With 88°F max and 11.0h of sunshine, focus on cultural sites, museums and local gastronomy.
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