Best time to visit · Pattaya · Thailand
The best time to visit Pattaya
Weather, crowds, prices and events for every month, so you can pick the trip that suits you.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Kimmam at English Wikipedia, Public domain
.jpg){kind=link}
Quick answer
The best time to visit Pattaya is November to February, when the weather is dry, sunny and less humid and the sea is calm for island trips. March to May is very hot but still mostly dry. The rainy season from June to October brings short, heavy storms and lower prices, with September usually the wettest month.
Key facts
- Best months
- November–February
- Shoulder season
- March–April and October
- Warmest month
- April (avg high 34°C (93°F))
- Coldest month
- December (avg high 30°C (86°F))
- Rainiest month
- September (~18 rainy days)
- Lowest hotel prices
- June and September–October
Seasons
Pattaya is hot all year, with a dry, slightly cooler season from November to February, very hot weather from March to May and a rainy season from May to October, when short, heavy afternoon storms are common and September is usually the wettest month.
November–February
Cool season
Dry, sunny and less humid, with calm seas and the highest crowds and prices.
March–May
Hot season
Very hot and humid, mostly dry, with Songkran water fights in April.
June–August
Rainy season
Short, heavy afternoon storms with sunny spells, busy with summer holidaymakers.
September–October
Late rainy season
The wettest weeks and lowest prices, with occasional flooding; rains ease by late October.
Month by month
Long-term averages (rounded). Crowds and prices are relative, 1 (lowest) to 5 (highest). Daylight is sunrise to sunset on the 15th.
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Sea | Daylight | Crowds | Prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°C | 22°C | 2 | 27°C | 11.4 h | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| February | 32°C | 24°C | 3 | 28°C | 11.7 h | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| March | 33°C | 25°C | 4 | 29°C | 12 h | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| April | 34°C | 26°C | 6 | 30°C | 12.4 h | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| May | 34°C | 26°C | 13 | 30°C | 12.7 h | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| June | 33°C | 26°C | 13 | 30°C | 12.9 h | 3/5 | 2/5 |
| July | 33°C | 26°C | 14 | 29°C | 12.8 h | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| August | 32°C | 25°C | 15 | 29°C | 12.5 h | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| September | 32°C | 25°C | 18 | 29°C | 12.2 h | 2/5 | 2/5 |
| October | 31°C | 24°C | 16 | 29°C | 11.8 h | 2/5 | 2/5 |
| November | 31°C | 23°C | 6 | 28°C | 11.5 h | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| December | 30°C | 21°C | 2 | 27°C | 11.4 h | 5/5 | 5/5 |
Yearly events
Recurring dates shift from year to year; confirm with the organiser before you book.
| Month | Events |
|---|---|
| January | Lunar New Year celebrations (late January or February) |
| February | Makha Bucha — Buddhist holiday, alcohol sales restricted (usually February or March) |
| March | Pattaya Music Festival — free outdoor concerts (has usually been held in March) |
| April | Songkran — Thai New Year water festival (13–15 April), with Pattaya's celebrations usually continuing until around 18–19 April |
| May | Visakha Bucha — Buddhist holiday (usually May or June) |
| July | Asahna Bucha and Khao Phansa — Buddhist holidays (usually July) |
| October | End of Buddhist Lent (Ok Phansa, usually October) |
| November | Loy Krathong — floating candle offerings on the full moon (usually November) |
| December | New Year's Eve countdown on Beach Road (31 December) |
Cheapest and quietest times
Hotel prices are usually lowest in June and September–October, and the sights are quietest in September–October. Many visitors avoid September.
What to pack
| Season | Pack |
|---|---|
| Cool season | Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; A compact umbrella and waterproof shoes — rain is frequent; Comfortable walking shoes |
| Hot season | Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; A compact umbrella and waterproof shoes — rain is frequent; Comfortable walking shoes |
| Rainy season | Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; A compact umbrella and waterproof shoes — rain is frequent; Comfortable walking shoes |
| Late rainy season | Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; Comfortable walking shoes |
Questions travellers ask
+What is the best month to visit Pattaya?
The best time to visit Pattaya is November to February, when the weather is dry, sunny and less humid and the sea is calm for island trips. March to May is very hot but still mostly dry. The rainy season from June to October brings short, heavy storms and lower prices, with September usually the wettest month.
+When are hotel prices lowest in Pattaya?
Usually in June and September–October. Rainy season showers, usually short and heavy in the afternoon, with sun in between.
+What is the rainiest month in Pattaya?
September, with about 18 days of rain on average.
+How hot does Pattaya get?
The warmest month, April, averages highs of 34°C (93°F) and lows of 26°C (79°F).