Weather
What is the weather like in Pattaya in August?
Short answer
August in Pattaya averages a high of 31.4 °C and a low of 26.1 °C, with 91.2 mm of rain on about 9.1 days. By the Thai Meteorological Department's 1991–2020 averages it is one of the six wetter months (number 6 of 12 by rainfall).
- 31.4 °CAverage daily high
- 26.1 °CAverage daily low
- 91.2 mmAverage rainfall for the month
- 9.1 daysAverage days with 1 mm of rain or more
- 78.1 %Average relative humidity
Checked · 3 sources · How we check
August weather in figures
These are 30-year averages (1991–2020) from the Thai Meteorological Department's Pattaya station, as TMD submitted them to the World Meteorological Organization.1 The station is at about 59 m above sea level, not on the beach.3
| Average daily high | 31.4 °C |
|---|---|
| Average daily low | 26.1 °C |
| Average temperature | 28.5 °C |
| Average rainfall for the month | 91.2 mm |
| Average days with 1 mm of rain or more | 9.1 days |
| Average relative humidity | 78.1 % |
| Average dew point | 24.2 °C |
Rain in August
Pattaya gets some rain in August: 91.2 mm on average, spread over about 9.1 days with at least 1 mm of rain.1 Across the year the station averages 1105.8 mm on 82.2 days.1
Heat and humidity in August
Days average 31.4 °C at their warmest and nights 26.1 °C at their coolest; the monthly mean is 28.5 °C. Average relative humidity is 78.1 % and the dew point 24.2 °C.1
Which season it is
August is in the rainy season (mid-May to mid-October, by the Thai Meteorological Department's dates).2
What to pack for August
- Light, breathable clothes: the average low is 26.1 °C, so evenings stay warm.1
- A compact umbrella or a light rain jacket: 9.1 days bring 1 mm of rain or more in an average August.1
- Sun protection: the average high is still 31.4 °C.1
- Quick-drying clothes: average humidity is 78.1 %.1
What to plan around in August
- Keep a rain plan for outdoor days: about 9.1 of the month's 31 days bring 1 mm of rain or more.1
- Check the forecast close to the date: these are 30-year averages, not a forecast (where to check).
Before you go
Averages describe a typical month, not the week of your trip. Close to the date, check the Thai Meteorological Department's forecast and warnings: where to check the official Pattaya forecast.
Compare the other months: July, September, or the best time to visit Pattaya.
Questions people ask
Does it rain a lot in Pattaya in August?
August averages 91.2 mm of rain on about 9.1 days, which makes it one of the six wetter months (number 6 of 12 by rainfall) by the Thai Meteorological Department's 1991–2020 averages for Pattaya.
How hot is Pattaya in August?
The average daily high in August is 31.4 °C and the average daily low 26.1 °C, with average relative humidity of 78.1 %.
What season is August in Pattaya?
August is in Thailand's rainy season, which the Thai Meteorological Department dates from mid-May to mid-October.
Sources
- WMO climate normals 1991–2020, station data sheet for Phatthaya (Pattaya) 48461, as submitted by Thailand, Thai Meteorological Department, archived by NOAA NCEI. Checked 14 October 2026.
- ภูมิอากาศของประเทศไทย (Climate of Thailand), Thai Meteorological Department. Checked 14 October 2026.
- TMD Open Data: station list (Phatthaya, station 48461, 58.93 m above sea level), linked from data.tmd.go.th/api/index1.php, Thai Meteorological Department. Checked 14 October 2026.
Facts on this page were checked on the date shown. Rules and prices change; the source is the final word. Found something out of date? Tell us.