Month guide · Pattaya · Thailand
Pattaya in April
What April is really like in Pattaya: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Niceley, CC BY-SA 4.0
Quick answer
April is a shoulder-season month. Expect average highs of 34°C (93°F), lows of 26°C (79°F), about 6 rainy days and roughly 12.4 hours of daylight. The hottest month, with Songkran water fights filling the streets for days.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 34°C (93°F) / 26°C (79°F)
- Rainy days
- About 6
- Daylight
- About 12.4 hours
- Sea temperature
- 30°C (86°F)
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in April
April is the warmest month in Pattaya: days average 34°C (93°F) against a yearly average high of 32°C (90°F), and nights fall to about 26°C (79°F). Rain falls on roughly 6 of its 30 days. Compared with March (33°C (91°F)), April is about as warm; by May highs stay near 34°C (93°F).
- Sunrise (15 April)
- About 06:04
- Sunset (15 April)
- About 18:29
- Daylight
- About 12.4 hours
- Sea
- 30°C (86°F)
Cool season (November–February). Dry, sunny and less humid, with calm seas and the highest crowds and prices.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, April rates 4 for crowds (the peak is January at 5) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in January). Book accommodation early: April is one of the pricier months.
Events in April
- Songkran — Thai New Year water festival (13–15 April), with Pattaya's celebrations usually continuing until around 18–19 April
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in April
With intense heat, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Theme park · Na Jomtien
Ramayana Water Park
One of Thailand's largest water parks, set beside a lake near Silverlake south of Pattaya, with high-speed slides, a lazy river, a wave pool and a large children's play area.
- Time needed
- Full day
- Cost
- Expensive
- Kids
- Active
- Outdoors
Beach · Naklua and Wongamat
Wongamat Beach
Combine a morning swim here with the Sanctuary of Truth at the southern end of the beach.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Outdoors
- Kids
Market · East Pattaya
Pattaya Floating Market
A purpose-built market of wooden walkways and canals on Sukhumvit Road, divided into zones for Thailand's four regions, with food sold from boats, handicrafts and cultural shows.
- Time needed
- 1.5–2 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Food
- Kids
- Shopping
Experience · Central Pattaya
Tiffany's Show
Book seats a day ahead, and choose an early show if travelling with older children or tired from the beach.
- Time needed
- 1.5 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- After dark
- Rainy day
- Couples
The sea averages 30°C (86°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Pattaya.
What to pack
For highs near 34°C, lows near 26°C and 6 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; comfortable walking shoes.
Is April a good time to visit Pattaya?
A shoulder-season month, with a notable event on the calendar. If your dates are flexible, November–February are better overall. Compare every month.
Pattaya in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is April a good time to visit Pattaya?
It is a shoulder-season month. The hottest month, with Songkran water fights filling the streets for days.
+How warm is Pattaya in April?
Average highs are around 34°C (93°F) and lows around 26°C (79°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Pattaya in April?
Expect rain on about 6 days of the month.