Month guide · Pattaya · Thailand
Pattaya in July
What July is really like in Pattaya: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Horiuchi, Public domain
Quick answer
July is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 33°C (91°F), lows of 26°C (79°F), about 14 rainy days and roughly 12.8 hours of daylight. Hot and humid with regular storms; school holidays bring families from abroad and the Middle East.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 33°C (91°F) / 26°C (79°F)
- Rainy days
- About 14
- Daylight
- About 12.8 hours
- Sea temperature
- 29°C (84°F)
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in July
July is the 5th-warmest month in Pattaya: days average 33°C (91°F) against a yearly average high of 32°C (90°F), and nights fall to about 26°C (79°F). Rain falls on roughly 14 of its 31 days. Compared with June (33°C (91°F)), July is about as warm; by August highs stay near 32°C (90°F).
- Sunrise (15 July)
- About 05:58
- Sunset (15 July)
- About 18:47
- Daylight
- About 12.8 hours
- Sea
- 29°C (84°F)
Hot season (March–May). Very hot and humid, mostly dry, with Songkran water fights in April.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, July rates 3 for crowds (the peak is January at 5) and 3 for hotel prices (highest in January). Prices sit in the middle of the year's range.
Events in July
- Asahna Bucha and Khao Phansa — Buddhist holidays (usually July)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in July
With intense heat, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Religious site · Sattahip
Wat Yansangwararam
Dress modestly, and visit on the same trip as Khao Chi Chan, which is a short drive away.
- Time needed
- 1–1.5 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Architecture
- History
Market · Naklua and Wongamat
Lan Pho Naklua seafood market
A local seafood market in Naklua where stalls sell fresh crab, prawns, squid and fish, alongside dried seafood and snacks.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- Food
- Off the beaten path
Market · Jomtien
Thepprasit Night Market
Go on Friday or Saturday evening, arrive hungry and try grilled seafood, fried insects if you dare, and coconut ice cream.
- Time needed
- 1.5 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Food
- After dark
- Shopping
- Kids
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
The sea averages 29°C (84°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Pattaya.
What to pack
For highs near 33°C, lows near 26°C and 14 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; a compact umbrella and waterproof shoes — rain is frequent; comfortable walking shoes.
Is July a good time to visit Pattaya?
A quieter month with trade-offs, 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 July a good time to visit Pattaya?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. Hot and humid with regular storms; school holidays bring families from abroad and the Middle East.
+How warm is Pattaya in July?
Average highs are around 33°C (91°F) and lows around 26°C (79°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Pattaya in July?
Expect rain on about 14 days of the month, so pack for wet weather.