23Β° to 31Β°
Cool & Dry
The coolest, driest stretch of the year, with evenings cool enough for a light sweatshirt.
π§₯ Light layers for eveningsβοΈ Sunscreen
24Β° to 31Β°
Peak Dry Season
Still dry and comfortable, though the heat starts building as February wears on.
βοΈ SunscreenποΈ Beach days
26Β° to 32Β°
Warming Up
Dry season holds, but the heat is climbing fast toward the hottest months ahead.
βοΈ Sunscreenπ₯΅ Stay hydrated
26Β° to 33Β°
Peak Heat
The hottest month of the year, tempered somewhat by the sea breeze along the coast.
π₯΅ Heat protectionπ¬οΈ Sea breeze relief
27Β° to 32Β°
Monsoon's First Peak
The rainy season opens with its first burst of heavier rain, while the heat lingers close to its yearly high.
β Umbrella essentialπ₯΅ Heat protection
26Β° to 32Β°
Steady Monsoon
Rain is a regular fixture now, though downpours are usually short and it's common to see long dry spells too.
β Umbrella handyπ¦ Insect repellent
26Β° to 32Β°
Calm Monsoon
Similar to June, with frequent but rarely severe rain, some years bring weeks of decent weather even now.
β Umbrella handyπ¦ Insect repellent
26Β° to 31Β°
Wet & Cloudy
Cloud cover thickens and downpours turn heavier, though the rain rarely lasts the whole day.
β Umbrella handyβοΈ Cloudy skies
25Β° to 31Β°
Wettest Month
The rainiest month of the year, with the most rain days and the thickest cloud cover.
β Heavy rain gearβ οΈ Short bursts of downpour
24Β° to 31Β°
Peak Wet Season
Nearly as wet as September, with frequent heavy downpours continuing through the month.
β Heavy rain gearβ οΈ Short bursts of downpour
24Β° to 31Β°
Rains Wind Down
The rainy season loosens its grip fast, with far less rain than the months just before it.
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Pattaya International Fireworks Festival, late November
Teams from around the world compete in a two-night fireworks display along Pattaya Beach, drawing over 100,000 visitors. Beachfront hotels and restaurants near the show fill up fast, book ahead if visiting that week.
β Light rain jacketπ Fireworks festival
23Β° to 30Β°
Cool & Clear
The driest, coolest month of the year, with the lowest humidity and the clearest skies.
βοΈ Sunscreenβ¨ Best sightseeing weather
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Frequently asked questions
When is monsoon season in Pattaya?›
Pattaya's monsoon season runs roughly from May through October, with October historically the wettest, averaging around 216mm of rain across 17 days.
What is the best time of year to visit Pattaya?›
December through February is historically Pattaya's best weather by a wide margin: dry, sunny days and the lowest humidity of the year, with cool evenings from December into mid-February.
What is the least favorable time to visit Pattaya?›
September and October historically bring the heaviest rain totals and the most rain days of the year, along with the highest humidity.
Which month has the most rain in Pattaya?›
October is historically the wettest month, averaging around 216mm of rain across 17 days.
Which month is the driest in Pattaya?›
December is historically the driest month, averaging around 8mm of rain.
How hot does Pattaya get?›
April is historically the hottest month of the year.
What should I pack for Pattaya during the rainy season?›
An umbrella and rain gear are worth having from around May through October, when the monsoon brings the bulk of the year's rain.
Is Pattaya drier than Thailand's other coasts?›
Yes, historically. The bulk of the southwest monsoon's rain gets released on Myanmar's west coast before it reaches here, so Pattaya sees noticeably less annual rainfall than islands like Ko Chang or Ko Samui.
How do I get to Pattaya?›
Pattaya has no major airport of its own; nearly everyone connects through Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi (BKK), about 1.5 hours away by road. The smaller U-Tapao airport sits closer to the city but has far fewer routes.
Is there a festival in Pattaya worth planning a trip around?›
The Pattaya International Fireworks Festival, held in late November, features teams from around the world competing in a two-night display along Pattaya Beach, drawing over 100,000 visitors.