Month guide · Pattaya · Thailand
Pattaya in October
What October 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
October is a good-value shoulder-season month. Expect average highs of 31°C (88°F), lows of 24°C (75°F), about 16 rainy days and roughly 11.8 hours of daylight. Rains start to ease late in the month; good value before the high season.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 31°C (88°F) / 24°C (75°F)
- Rainy days
- About 16
- Daylight
- About 11.8 hours
- Sea temperature
- 29°C (84°F)
- Crowds
- Quiet
- Hotel prices
- Low
Weather in October
October is the 10th-warmest month in Pattaya: days average 31°C (88°F) against a yearly average high of 32°C (90°F), and nights fall to about 24°C (75°F). Rain falls on roughly 16 of its 31 days. Compared with September (32°C (90°F)), October is about as warm; by November highs stay near 31°C (88°F).
- Sunrise (15 October)
- About 06:06
- Sunset (15 October)
- About 17:57
- Daylight
- About 11.8 hours
- Sea
- 29°C (84°F)
Rainy season (June–August). Short, heavy afternoon storms with sunny spells, busy with summer holidaymakers.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, October rates 2 for crowds (the peak is January at 5) and 2 for hotel prices (highest in January). That makes October one of the better-value months to book.
Events in October
- End of Buddhist Lent (Ok Phansa, usually October)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in October
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Viewpoint · Pratumnak Hill
Pattaya Viewpoint (Khao Phra Tamnak)
On the hill above Bali Hai Pier, this viewpoint looks over the whole curve of Pattaya Bay and the city, with the large Pattaya City sign on the hillside below.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Views
- Photo spot
- Couples
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
The sea averages 29°C (84°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Pattaya.
What to pack
For highs near 31°C, lows near 24°C and 16 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 October a good time to visit Pattaya?
A good-value 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 October a good time to visit Pattaya?
It is a good-value shoulder-season month. Rains start to ease late in the month; good value before the high season.
+How warm is Pattaya in October?
Average highs are around 31°C (88°F) and lows around 24°C (75°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Pattaya in October?
Expect rain on about 16 days of the month, so pack for wet weather.