Climate Insights for Pattaya
Bang Lamung District, Chon Buri Province, Thailand
Climate Overview
The climate in Pattaya is hot. The average annual temperature is 28°C and approximately 1,451 mm of precipitation falls per year. September is the wettest month, receiving around 250 mm of rainfall. Pattaya is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: April, May, March. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to 23°C.The climate in Pattaya is hot. The average annual temperature is 83°F and approximately 57.1 in of precipitation falls per year. September is the wettest month, receiving around 9.8 in of rainfall. Pattaya is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: April, May, March. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to 73°F.
Temperature
Pattaya has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 10°C range. The warmest month is April, when average highs reach 33°C and the mean temperature sits around 30°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 23°C and an average of 27°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 6°C between highs and lows.Pattaya has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 18°F range. The warmest month is April, when average highs reach 91°F and the mean temperature sits around 85°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 73°F and an average of 80°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 11°F between highs and lows.
Precipitation
Pattaya is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,451 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 121 mm per month. The wettest month is September, averaging 250 mm of rainfall. October and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is December, with just 22 mm. That's 228 mm less than September, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.Pattaya is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 57.1 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 4.8 in per month. The wettest month is September, averaging 9.8 in of rainfall. October and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is December, with just 0.9 in. That's 9 in less than September, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.
Wind
Pattaya is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 10km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is July, averaging 11km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 7km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 4km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.Pattaya is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 6mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is July, averaging 7mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 5mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 2mph gap between the calmest and windiest months.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Pattaya based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Pattaya based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.