Weather
What is the weather like in Pattaya in March?
Short answer
March in Pattaya averages a high of 32 °C and a low of 25.5 °C, with 47.3 mm of rain on about 3.3 days. By the Thai Meteorological Department's 1991–2020 averages it is one of the six drier months (number 9 of 12 by rainfall, wettest first).
- 32 °CAverage daily high
- 25.5 °CAverage daily low
- 47.3 mmAverage rainfall for the month
- 3.3 daysAverage days with 1 mm of rain or more
- 77.8 %Average relative humidity
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March 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 | 32 °C |
|---|---|
| Average daily low | 25.5 °C |
| Average temperature | 28.3 °C |
| Average rainfall for the month | 47.3 mm |
| Average days with 1 mm of rain or more | 3.3 days |
| Average relative humidity | 77.8 % |
| Average dew point | 23.9 °C |
Rain in March
Pattaya gets some rain in March: 47.3 mm on average, spread over about 3.3 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 March
Days average 32 °C at their warmest and nights 25.5 °C at their coolest; the monthly mean is 28.3 °C. Average relative humidity is 77.8 % and the dew point 23.9 °C.1
Which season it is
March is in Thailand's hot season, which the Thai Meteorological Department dates from mid-February to mid-May.2 TMD also notes that coastal areas of the lower East, where Pattaya is, swing less in temperature than inland areas: not extremely hot in the hot season.2
What to pack for March
- Light, breathable clothes: the average low is 25.5 °C, so evenings stay warm.1
- Rain gear can stay small: rain falls on about 3.3 days in an average March.1
- Sun protection and water: the average high is 32 °C.1
What to plan around in March
- Outdoor plans are rarely rained off: about 3.3 rain days in the month.1
- Plan the longest time outdoors for the morning or evening: highs average 32 °C.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: February, April, or the best time to visit Pattaya.
Questions people ask
Does it rain a lot in Pattaya in March?
March averages 47.3 mm of rain on about 3.3 days, which makes it one of the six drier months (number 9 of 12 by rainfall, wettest first) by the Thai Meteorological Department's 1991–2020 averages for Pattaya.
How hot is Pattaya in March?
The average daily high in March is 32 °C and the average daily low 25.5 °C, with average relative humidity of 77.8 %.
What season is March in Pattaya?
March is in Thailand's hot season, which the Thai Meteorological Department dates from mid-February to mid-May.
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.
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