Season guide · Pattaya · Thailand
Pattaya in the rainy season
June–August: weather, crowds, prices and the best things to do this time of year.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Quick answer
Short, heavy afternoon storms with sunny spells, busy with summer holidaymakers. Expect highs up to 33°C (91°F) and lows around 25°C (77°F), with about 42 rainy days across June–August.
Key facts
- Months
- June–August
- Temperatures
- 25°C (77°F) to 33°C (91°F)
- Rainy days in the season
- About 42
- Sea
- 29°C (84°F) to 30°C (86°F)
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in the rainy season
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Daylight | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June | 33°C (91°F) | 26°C (79°F) | 13 | 12.9 h | 3/5 |
| July | 33°C (91°F) | 26°C (79°F) | 14 | 12.8 h | 3/5 |
| August | 32°C (90°F) | 25°C (77°F) | 15 | 12.5 h | 3/5 |
Compared with the rest of the year: average highs of 33°C (91°F) against a yearly 32°C (90°F), and 42 of the year's roughly 112 rainy days fall in these 3 months. Crowds rate 3/5 and hotel prices 3/5 on average.
What's on in the rainy season
Recurring events; dates move from year to year, so confirm with the organiser.
- July: Asahna Bucha and Khao Phansa — Buddhist holidays (usually July)
Good choices for the rainy season
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
Experience · Central Pattaya
Tiffany's Show
Running since 1974, Tiffany's is Pattaya's best-known cabaret, with transgender performers in elaborate costumes staging song-and-dance numbers from around the world in a large theatre on Second Road.
- Time needed
- 1.5 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- After dark
- Rainy day
- Couples
Day trips in the rainy season
- Bang Saen and Nong Mon market (About 1 hour by car) — A beach resort popular with Thai families, with a long palm-lined beach, seafood stalls and the Nong Mon market, famous for khao lam sticky rice and dried seafood.
- 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.
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 rainy season a good time to visit Pattaya?
It is a trade-off: Short, heavy afternoon storms with sunny spells, busy with summer holidaymakers. The best months overall are November–February.
+What is the weather like in Pattaya in the rainy season?
Highs of up to 33°C (91°F) and lows around 25°C (77°F), with about 42 rainy days over the season.