Review of weather in Pattaya by months. Let's talk about the features of the rainy season and beach holidays. Air temperature, sea water, precipitation and tourist reviews. When is the best time to go to Pattaya.
When is the holiday season in Pattaya
Thailand has a subequatorial climate. In winter and summer, the air temperature is about + 30 ° С. The sea water temperature does not drop below + 27 ° С.
The best time to travel to Pattaya is a dry season, which lasts from November to March. During these months, there is no sweltering heat, heavy rainfall and rough seas.
When is the rainy season in Pattaya
Air humidity rises in March. In April and May it rains more and it is very hot. This weather is uncomfortable for relaxation, so spring in Pattaya is a low season.
In summer, the rains continue, but they are short-lived and do not particularly interfere with rest. The main monsoons come in September, October and the first half of November. There is a lot of rain in autumn, the sky is cloudy, and the sea is often stormy.
Fruit season in Pattaya
When is the fruit abundance season in Pattaya? Thanks to the warm tropical climate, fresh fruits in Thailand are available all year round. Pattaya markets and shops always sell watermelons, melons, bananas, pineapples, grapes, guava, papaya, lychee, dragonfruit, chompu and rambutans.
If you arrive in winter, you will find the season of Thai strawberries, tangerines, tamarind, passion fruit and jackfruit. From April to September, you can enjoy exotic durians, and from January to June - delicate mangoes. Throughout the summer and autumn, Pattaya has a lot of mangosteen, herring, noyna, pomelo, sapodilla, carambola and longan.
Pattaya Monthly Weather
January
Water and air temperature. In January it is warm +28 ... + 32 ° С. Water temperature + 28 ° С.
Weather. The sun is shining over the coast, there is practically no rain. One or two days fall per month with short-term precipitation. There are no strong winds in January. Only fresh breezes in the evening or early morning are possible.
Reviews of tourists. In winter, the high tourist season is not only in Pattaya, but throughout Thailand. This is the best time to go to Pattaya for a vacation, because the weather is wonderful. There are no dissatisfied - in January all types of beach entertainment and active tourism are available in Pattaya.
February
Water and air temperature. In the middle of winter, the Thai resort is warm +30 ... + 32 ° С. The sea water temperature is +27 ... + 28 ° С, and in shallow water the sea is even more heated.
Weather. In terms of weather, February is similar to January. Pattaya is warm and dry. Strong winds are rare, sunny during the day. There is little rainfall, there are only 2-3 short showers per month.
Reviews of tourists. In February, the high season in Pattaya continues. As in January, this is the best time to relax in Pattaya. Hotels, beaches, excursions and shopping malls are crowded, and the city's streets are packed with traffic. Vacationers are pleased that in the middle of the calendar winter you can swim in the warm sea and sunbathe, go diving and sea fishing.
March
Water and air temperature. In March, the air temperature rises to + 31 ° С. On some days, the thermometer rises to + 34 ° C. Sea water is warm + 29 ° С.
Weather. Spring is gaining momentum, there is a lot of sun. Daylight hours increase to 12.2 hours. There are no strong winds, and sea waves are insignificant. Storms in the Gulf of Thailand occur only during thunderstorms.
Reviews of tourists. The weather is changing, the tourist season in Pattaya is declining. According to vacationers, the March weather is hot, but it is easy to escape from the heat in the shade of trees and in air-conditioned cafes. Two or three rainy days do not spoil your vacation in the least!
April
Water and air temperature. In the middle of spring, real heat comes to Pattaya. The air temperature rises to +32 ... + 36 ° С. Sea water is very comfortable + 30 ° С.
Weather. In April, only 45 mm of precipitation falls. The real rainy season in Pattaya has not started yet. The days are cloudless and you can get burned easily.
Reviews of tourists. April weather gets more negative reviews. Tourists do not like extreme heat, high humidity and almost complete absence of wind. It is hard to breathe on the coast, so in April it is better not to rest in Pattaya for families with children and elderly tourists. But the month is good for fans of noisy holidays, because the Thai New Year is coming - Songkran.
May
Water and air temperature. In the second month of the hot season, the air temperature is +32 ... + 34 ° С. Sea water is warmed up to + 31 ° С, and the surface layer up to +32 ... + 33 ° С.
Weather. Compared to April, the amount of precipitation increases by one and a half times. There are 5-6 rainy days in May. The air humidity is high, it is hard to breathe. In the second half of the month, fresh breezes begin to blow from the sea, and it becomes easier.
Reviews of tourists. Due to the heat and stuffiness, May is the low season in Pattaya. At the end of spring, tourists are not advised to come to Thailand for everyone who has heart and respiratory problems.
June
Water and air temperature. The peak of the hot season in Pattaya is over. In June, the resort gets a little cooler. Air temperature +31 ... + 32 ° С, and sea water + 30 ° С.
Weather. Daylight hours are very long - about 13 hours. The number of sunny days is reduced to 9-10, a lot of clouds appear in the sky. There are thunderstorms with gusts of wind, the sea is stormy. Don't plan a lot of boat trips!
Reviews of tourists. After short tropical showers, the city's streets dry up quickly, so the rains do not bother tourists. Vacationers love the warm weather, empty beaches and a wide range of excursions.
July
Water and air temperature. In the middle of summer, the air temperature is +30 ... + 31 ° С, and sea water is +29 ... + 30 ° С
Weather. Cloudiness in July is changeable, but the sun is enough for a good tan. There is 150 mm of precipitation per month. The rains are not prolonged, and they do not interfere with resort life, swimming and excursions.
Reviews of tourists. The rainy season in Pattaya is not as bad as it is reported in the press. In July, it is better to come to Pattaya for lovers of deserted beaches and a relaxing holiday by the sea. Big bonus - tours are cheap.
August
Water and air temperature. August is hot and humid. Air temperature + 31 ° С. At night, the thermometer drops only to +26 ... + 28 ° С. The water in the Gulf of Thailand is warm + 30 ° С.
Weather. By the end of summer, the amount of precipitation increases to 180 mm. But the main monsoons are yet to come!
Reviews of tourists. Despite the frequent rains, there are many visitors to the Thai resort. Tourists enjoy swimming in the sea, sunbathing, driving to the crocodile farm, the Nong Nooch tropical garden and zoos.
September
Water and air temperature. In September, the air temperature is +31 ... + 32 ° С. The water in the Gulf of Thailand is warm +29 ... + 30 ° С.
Weather. With the onset of autumn, a real rainy season comes to Pattaya. During the month, 175-190 mm of precipitation falls, the sea is often stormy. At the peak of the monsoons, Thais do not leave the house without umbrellas and raincoats.
Reviews of tourists. September is not very suitable for long excursions and boat trips. According to tourists, most of the month the sky over Pattaya was covered with clouds. Vacationers spend time in entertainment centers, water parks, travel to Bangkok and get acquainted with Thai cuisine.
October
Water and air temperature. In October, the air temperature during the day is +31 ... + 32 ° С, and at night +25 ... + 27 ° С. Sea water is warmed up to +29 ... + 30 ° С. Swimming is a pleasure!
Weather. The monsoon season in Pattaya continues. There are short and heavy rains every other day. Sometimes the sky above the coast is covered with clouds for 2-3 days in a row.
Reviews of tourists. Despite the vagaries of the weather, the number of tourists at the resort is increasing. October is a month of transition to high season in Pattaya. At this time, winterers arrive in the city - tourists who come from cold countries until spring.
November
Water and air temperature. In November, the air temperature is +31 ... + 32 ° С. The water in the Gulf of Thailand is warmed up to + 29 ° С.
Weather. By the end of autumn in Pattaya, the monsoons recede and the monsoon season ends. The number of sunny days is 25. The main precipitation falls in the first half of the month.
Reviews of tourists. The long-awaited dry season begins in Pattaya, the weather improves, and the resort life comes to life. According to tourists, it is better to relax in Pattaya with children in the second half of November, when the probability of rain is less.
December
Water and air temperature. At the beginning of winter, the air temperature during the day is +30 ... + 32 ° С, and at night +20 ... + 25 ° С. The sea water is warmed up to + 28 ° С.
Weather. Daylight hours lasts 11.5 hours. There are almost no rains and strong winds. Dry, clear and warm weather guarantees an excellent rest.
Reviews of tourists. In December, Pattaya is high season, so tourists from all over the world gather at the resort. The city becomes especially noisy on Catholic Christmas and New Years. The big difference between daytime and nighttime temperatures is comfortable for well-being. Tourists who come to Thailand from mid-latitudes easily acclimate to the hot subequatorial climate.
