Best time to visit Pattaya: a month-by-month guide

Cool, hot or rainy season? What Pattaya is like through the year, when prices peak, and which months give you the best mix of weather, events and value.

Updated 7 November 2026 · 3 min read · Silvertone Hotel, South Pattaya

Palm trees beside the sand and turquoise water at Pattaya Beach

Pattaya is a year-round destination, but each season feels different. Here is what to expect, so you can pick the right time for your trip.

The three seasons

Season	Months	Weather	Crowds and prices
Cool season	November to February	Dry, sunny, cooler evenings	Peak season, highest prices around Christmas and New Year
Hot season	March to May	Very hot and humid	Busy around Songkran in April
Rainy season	May/June to October	Warm, short heavy showers	Low season, best value

Cool season: November to February

This is the most popular time to visit. Days are sunny and dry, humidity drops and evenings are pleasant for walking. It is also the busiest time for events: the Pattaya International Fireworks Festival in late November, Tomorrowland Thailand in December, then Christmas and New Year.

Tip: book early for the fireworks weekend and the Christmas to New Year fortnight. Hotels fill up and rates climb.

Hot season: March to May

Temperatures climb and the sun is fierce, so plan beach time for the morning and late afternoon, and spend midday by the pool or in the malls. April brings Songkran, the Thai New Year water festival, and Pattaya's own extended celebration, Wan Lai, a few days later.

Rainy season: May to October

The green season is when you find the best hotel deals. Most days still have plenty of sun, with rain in short, heavy bursts, often in the afternoon or evening. September and October are usually the wettest months. Seas can be rough, and speedboats to Koh Larn sometimes stop in bad weather; the big ferries usually keep running.

Month by month

November: dry season starts, Loy Krathong and the fireworks festival. A great month to visit.
December: peak season, Tomorrowland, Christmas and New Year's Eve. Book well ahead.
January: cool and busy, ideal beach weather.
February: still dry, Chinese New Year brings visitors from across Asia.
March: getting hotter, good value before Songkran.
April: hottest month, Songkran and Wan Lai water fights.
May: hot with the first rains, low-season prices begin.
June to August: warm with showers, fewer crowds and good deals.
September to October: wettest months, the quietest and cheapest time.

So when should you go?

Best weather: November to February.
Best value: May to October.
Best for events: late November, December and April.
Sweet spot: early to mid-November, after the rains and before the December peak.

Whatever the season, Silvertone Hotel's courtyard pool is open from 7 am to 10 pm, and Suroor Bar, Club & Lounge keeps the party going when it rains. Check rates for your dates.

Frequently asked questions

What is the best month to visit Pattaya?

November to February is the most comfortable, with dry weather and cooler evenings. November and early December are a sweet spot: good weather, big events and prices before the Christmas peak.

Does it rain a lot in Pattaya?

The rainy season runs from about May to October, with September and October the wettest. Rain usually comes in short, heavy showers, and Pattaya tends to get less rain than Thailand's islands.

When is Pattaya cheapest?

May to October, the low season, usually has the lowest hotel rates and fewer crowds. Avoid big event weekends if you are looking for a bargain.