Month guide · Pattaya · Thailand
Pattaya in March
What March is really like in Pattaya: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Vyacheslav Argenberg, CC BY 4.0
Quick answer
March is a shoulder-season month. Expect average highs of 33°C (91°F), lows of 25°C (77°F), about 4 rainy days and roughly 12 hours of daylight. Heat and humidity build; good beach weather and fewer crowds than mid-winter.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 33°C (91°F) / 25°C (77°F)
- Rainy days
- About 4
- Daylight
- About 12 hours
- Sea temperature
- 29°C (84°F)
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in March
March is the 3rd-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 25°C (77°F). Rain falls on roughly 4 of its 31 days. Compared with February (32°C (90°F)), March is about as warm; by April highs stay near 34°C (93°F).
- Sunrise (15 March)
- About 06:24
- Sunset (15 March)
- About 18:27
- Daylight
- About 12 hours
- Sea
- 29°C (84°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, March rates 4 for crowds (the peak is January at 5) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in January). Book accommodation early: March is one of the pricier months.
Events in March
- Pattaya Music Festival — free outdoor concerts (has usually been held in March)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in March
With intense heat, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Religious site · Pratumnak Hill
Wat Phra Yai (Big Buddha Hill)
Find the Buddha image for the day of the week you were born and make a small offering, as Thai visitors do.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Views
- History
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Garden · Sattahip
Nong Nooch Tropical Garden
About 15 km south of Pattaya, this huge privately owned garden covers hundreds of hectares with French and Italian-style gardens, cactus and orchid collections, a valley of dinosaur sculptures and daily Thai cultural shows.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Kids
- Nature
- Outdoors
- Photo spot
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
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 25°C and 4 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; comfortable walking shoes.
Is March 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 March a good time to visit Pattaya?
It is a shoulder-season month. Heat and humidity build; good beach weather and fewer crowds than mid-winter.
+How warm is Pattaya in March?
Average highs are around 33°C (91°F) and lows around 25°C (77°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Pattaya in March?
Expect rain on about 4 days of the month, so it is usually dry.