AI-generatedPattaya at a glance
- Best time
- Nov – Apr
- Warmest month
- Apr · 32°
- Warmest sea
- May · 30.6°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,290 h
- Rain a year
- 1,074 mm
- Climate
- Tropical
- Time zone
- UTC+7
- Elevation
- 9 m
Climate in Pattaya
Pattaya has a tropical climate: it is warm all year round, and the seasons differ mainly in how much rain falls. April is the warmest month with average highs of 32 °C, while September is the coolest at 30 °C. With around 2,290 hours of sunshine a year, Pattaya is sunny; April is the sunniest month with 7.8 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Good
Best time to visit: November – April
Keep in mindFrequent rain
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 27°
- Midday, 13:00: about 30°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 29°
- Evening, 20:00: about 27°
- Night, 23:00: about 26°
06:0617:58
Warm enough for a T-shirt in the evening.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
What is the weather like in Pattaya in October?
In October, Pattaya is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 29.5 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 23 days, totalling 223 mm. On about 15 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Pattaya.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 52 min06:06 – 17:58
- UV index
- 11 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 31 daysdew point 18 °C or more
- Wind
- 12 km/haverage daily peak
- Cloud cover
- 81 %on average
- Hot days
- 15 days30 °C or more
- Time zone
- UTC+7Asia/Bangkok
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %100 %
- Seaweight 25 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %37 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %0 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.
What to pack in October
- Swimwear
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- Water bottle – drink plenty
- Insect repellent
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Sea temperature in Pattaya
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 29.0 – 30.0 °C
Swimming season: All year
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Pattaya ranges from 27.6 °C in January to 30.6 °C in May. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.
The sea warms up slowly: it is warmest in May, while the air already peaks in April. The sea temperature varies from year to year: in May, eight out of ten years were between 29.9 and 31.3 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 27.6° | 26.7° | 28.7° | warm |
| FebruaryFeb | 28.0° | 27.2° | 28.7° | warm |
| MarchMar | 29.0° | 28.3° | 29.5° | very warm |
| AprilApr | 30.1° | 29.5° | 30.6° | very warm |
| MayMay | 30.6° | 29.9° | 31.3° | very warm |
| JuneJun | 30.1° | 29.2° | 30.8° | very warm |
| JulyJul | 29.7° | 29.0° | 30.5° | very warm |
| AugustAug | 29.5° | 28.9° | 30.1° | very warm |
| SeptemberSep | 29.4° | 28.8° | 30.0° | very warm |
| OctoberOct | 29.5° | 29.0° | 30.0° | very warm |
| NovemberNov | 29.1° | 28.4° | 29.8° | very warm |
| DecemberDec | 28.1° | 27.4° | 29.3° | warm |
Sunshine hours in Pattaya
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 5.2 of 11.9 hours of daylight in Pattaya, 44 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
UV index in Pattaya
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 11 · extremeAvoid the midday sun; SPF 50+, covering clothes, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in August (UV 13).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 10 min
- Fair skin
- about 15 min
- Light brown skin
- about 20 min
- Olive skin
- about 25 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen it, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Rain in Pattaya: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Pattaya has about 23 rainy days with 223 mm of rain in total.
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 93 | 30° | 23° | 27.6° | 7.0 h | 4 | 23 |
| FebruaryFeb | 95 | 31° | 24° | 28.0° | 7.7 h | 5 | 23 |
| MarchMar | 89 | 31° | 26° | 29.0° | 7.6 h | 7 | 45 |
| AprilApr | 82 | 32° | 27° | 30.1° | 7.8 h | 10 | 63 |
| MayMay | 69 | 31° | 27° | 30.6° | 6.2 h | 18 | 125 |
| JuneJun | 70 | 31° | 27° | 30.1° | 5.4 h | 17 | 98 |
| JulyJul | 67 | 30° | 26° | 29.7° | 5.0 h | 18 | 105 |
| AugustAug | 68 | 30° | 26° | 29.5° | 4.9 h | 17 | 100 |
| SeptemberSep | 66 | 30° | 26° | 29.4° | 4.8 h | 21 | 190 |
| OctoberOct | 67 | 30° | 25° | 29.5° | 5.2 h | 23 | 223 |
| NovemberNov | 84 | 30° | 24° | 29.1° | 6.7 h | 10 | 65 |
| DecemberDec | 93 | 30° | 23° | 28.1° | 7.0 h | 3 | 14 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0)
12.93° N, 100.88° E · 9 m · Asia/Bangkok
Best time to visit Pattaya
The best time to visit Pattaya is from November to April. For a beach holiday with the sea above 21 °C, go from November to April. Rain is most frequent from May to October; the wettest month is October with 223 mm.
Pattaya through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Pattaya in the dry season
Nov – Apr
Excellent
- 30–32 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 7 h of sun a day
- 38 rainy days in all
Pattaya in the rainy season
May – Oct
Good
- 30–31 °C by day
- Sea 30 °C
- 5 h of sun a day
- 114 rainy days in all
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Your best months: December – February
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
Nov – Apr
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
No month
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
May – Oct
12 or more rainy days
Pattaya month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
93January30° · Sea 28° · 7 h
In January, Pattaya is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 27.6 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 23 mm in total. On about 19 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, January is an excellent month for a holiday in Pattaya.
Pattaya in January95February31° · Sea 28° · 8 h
In February, Pattaya is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 28.0 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 23 mm in total. On about 22 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, February is an excellent month for a holiday in Pattaya.
Pattaya in February89March31° · Sea 29° · 8 h
In March, Pattaya is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 29.0 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 45 mm. On about 28 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, March is an excellent month for a holiday in Pattaya.
Pattaya in March82April32° · Sea 30° · 8 h
In April, Pattaya is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 27 °C. The sea averages 30.1 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 63 mm in total. On about 27 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Pattaya.
Pattaya in April69May31° · Sea 31° · 6 h
In May, Pattaya is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 27 °C. The sea averages 30.6 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 18 days, totalling 125 mm. On about 25 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Pattaya.
Pattaya in May70June31° · Sea 30° · 5 h
In June, Pattaya is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 27 °C. The sea averages 30.1 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 17 days, totalling 98 mm. On about 22 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Pattaya.
Pattaya in June67July30° · Sea 30° · 5 h
In July, Pattaya is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 29.7 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 18 days, totalling 105 mm. On about 16 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Pattaya.
Pattaya in July68August30° · Sea 30° · 5 h
In August, Pattaya is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 29.5 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 17 days, totalling 100 mm. On about 15 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Pattaya.
Pattaya in August66September30° · Sea 29° · 5 h
In September, Pattaya is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 29.4 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 21 days, totalling 190 mm. On about 11 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Pattaya.
Pattaya in September67October30° · Sea 30° · 5 h
In October, Pattaya is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 29.5 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 23 days, totalling 223 mm. On about 15 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Pattaya.
Pattaya in October84November30° · Sea 29° · 7 h
In November, Pattaya is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 29.1 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 65 mm in total. On about 18 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, November is an excellent month for a holiday in Pattaya.
Pattaya in November93December30° · Sea 28° · 7 h
In December, Pattaya is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 28.1 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 14 mm in total. On about 18 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, December is an excellent month for a holiday in Pattaya.
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Pattaya vs. Bangkok
In October the holiday weather in Pattaya and Bangkok is about equally good (score 67 vs. 67). During the day Bangkok is 1 °C warmer than Pattaya.
| in October | Pattaya | Bangkok |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 67 | 67 |
| Daytime high | 30° | 31° |
| Sea | 30° | – |
| Sunshine | 5 h | 5 h |
| Rainy days | 23 | 21 |
| Best time | Nov – Apr | Nov – Feb |
Through the year
Thailand in October: the best places
In October, Pattaya ranks 1 of 8 destinations in this country.
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- 6Patong28°29°64
- 7Chiang Mai29°52
- 8Bangkok31°34
Planning a trip to Pattaya
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Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 12 h 10 min
- Distance
- 9,650 km
- Time zone
- UTC+7
Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Frequently asked questions about Pattaya
When is the best time to visit Pattaya?
The best time to visit Pattaya is from November to April. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Pattaya?
The sea temperature in Pattaya ranges from 27.6 °C in January to 30.6 °C in May. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.
Can you swim in Pattaya in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 29.5 °C – almost as warm as a bath.
What is the warmest month in Pattaya?
April is the warmest month, with average highs of 32 °C and nights around 27 °C. September is the coolest month at 30 °C.
When does it rain most in Pattaya?
Rain is most frequent from May to October; the wettest month is October with 223 mm. The driest month is December with 14 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Pattaya get?
Pattaya gets around 2,290 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is April with 7.8 hours a day; in September there are 4.8 hours a day.
What time zone is Pattaya in?
Pattaya uses the time zone Asia/Bangkok, at UTC+7 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Pattaya?
A nonstop flight from London to Pattaya takes about 12 h 10 min, for a straight-line distance of about 9,650 km. Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
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