Season guide · Pattaya · Thailand
Pattaya in the late rainy season
September–October: weather, crowds, prices and the best things to do this time of year.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Don Ramey Logan, CC BY-SA 4.0
Quick answer
The wettest weeks and lowest prices, with occasional flooding; rains ease by late October. Expect highs up to 32°C (90°F) and lows around 24°C (75°F), with about 34 rainy days across September–October.
Key facts
- Months
- September–October
- Temperatures
- 24°C (75°F) to 32°C (90°F)
- Rainy days in the season
- About 34
- Sea
- 29°C (84°F) to 29°C (84°F)
- Crowds
- Quiet
- Hotel prices
- Low
Weather in the late rainy season
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Daylight | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September | 32°C (90°F) | 25°C (77°F) | 18 | 12.2 h | 2/5 |
| October | 31°C (88°F) | 24°C (75°F) | 16 | 11.8 h | 2/5 |
Compared with the rest of the year: average highs of 32°C (90°F) against a yearly 32°C (90°F), and 34 of the year's roughly 112 rainy days fall in these 2 months. Crowds rate 2/5 and hotel prices 2/5 on average.
What's on in the late rainy season
Recurring events; dates move from year to year, so confirm with the organiser.
- October: End of Buddhist Lent (Ok Phansa, usually October)
Good choices for the late rainy season
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
Aquarium · Central Pattaya
Underwater World Pattaya
An aquarium on Sukhumvit Road where a walk-through tunnel passes beneath sharks, rays and turtles, with smaller tanks of reef fish, jellyfish and touch pools.
- Time needed
- 1.5 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Kids
- Rainy day
Museum · Central Pattaya
Art in Paradise
Go with a friend or family member to take each other's photos, and follow the marked camera spots for the best effect.
- Time needed
- 1–1.5 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Kids
- Rainy day
- Photo spot
Day trips in the late rainy season
- Koh Si Chang (About 1.5 hours by car and ferry) — A small rocky island off Si Racha with the ruins and restored buildings of a former royal summer palace, a Chinese hilltop shrine and small swimming coves.
- Bangkok (About 2–2.5 hours by bus or car) — Thailand's capital has the Grand Palace, Wat Pho, Wat Arun and huge markets.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen
- A compact umbrella and waterproof shoes — rain is frequent
- Comfortable walking shoes
Other times of year
Questions travellers ask
+Is the late rainy season a good time to visit Pattaya?
It is a trade-off: The wettest weeks and lowest prices, with occasional flooding; rains ease by late October. The best months overall are November–February.
+What is the weather like in Pattaya in the late rainy season?
Highs of up to 32°C (90°F) and lows around 24°C (75°F), with about 34 rainy days over the season.