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At a glance
- December weather (1981–2010 averages)
- Highs of 30.0 °C, lows of 22.5 °C and 8.3 mm of rain in the monthSource 1
- Bank holidays
- Dated record: 7, 10 and 31 December 2026; individual dates not independently reverified on 25 OctoberSource 2
- Wonderfruit
- 3–7 December 2026, ticketedSource 3
- Tomorrowland Thailand
- 11–13 December 2026 at Wisdom Valley; sold out, its organiser saysSource 4
- New Year countdown 2027
- 29–31 December 2026 on Pattaya Beach, in the city's plan; programme not yet publishedSource 5
Sources: 1Thai Meteorological Department: Pattaya station 459203, 1981–2010 normals, checked 14 Oct 2026 2Bank of Thailand: financial institutions holidays 2026, checked 14 Oct 2026 3Wonderfruit: tickets, 3–7 December 2026, checked 22 Oct 2026 4Tomorrowland Thailand: official site, checked 22 Oct 2026 5Pattaya City: 2026 events calendar booklet (countdown, ordination ceremony, King Taksin Day), checked 22 Oct 2026
December weather
December is the driest month at the Thai Meteorological Department's Pattaya station: 8.3 mm of rain in the month, an average high of 30.0 °C and an average low of 22.5 °C, the coolest nights of the year. These are 1981–2010 averages, not a forecast for December 2026; the department's province forecast gives the days ahead. Pattaya weather month by month has the other months and the sea.
Public holidays in December 2026
The dated financial-institution calendar record lists three December bank holidays. Individual dates were not independently reverified in the 25 October audit. A bank calendar does not establish government-office, hotel, shop or attraction schedules; check the service you need.
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| Monday 7 December | Substitution for King Bhumibol's Birthday, National Day and Father's Day, which falls on Saturday 5 December |
| Thursday 10 December | Constitution Day |
| Thursday 31 December | New Year's Eve |
The dated bank-calendar record does not list Christmas Day; the individual dates were not independently reverified on 25 October. Hotels publish their own meal and operating schedules.
What's on in December 2026
We label each event the way its source left it on 22 October 2026. CONFIRMED: the organiser has published the date, place and price or entry terms. ANNOUNCED: the organiser has named the event but left details out or unclear. LAST-YEAR-ONLY: only last year's edition is documented, so its dates, line-up and prices are history, not a promise for this year.
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Wonderfruit, an arts and music festival at The Fields, Siam Country Club | 3–7 December 2026; entry opens at 16:00 on 3 December | CONFIRMED: ticketed, on its organiser's site |
| Once Again Time Travel Music, a Thai concert at ONE CHICHAN, Na Jomtien | Saturday 5 December, 16:00–23:59 | CONFIRMED: 1,290 baht, VIP 3,590 baht, plus VAT and fees |
| One Flag One Nation, a planned skydiving display over Pattaya Beach | 5 December | ANNOUNCED by Pattaya City: time and landing area not published |
| Ordination ceremony for King Rama IX at the Sanctuary of Truth | 5–9 December | ANNOUNCED in the city's calendar: times and visitor access not published |
| Asia Music Week, a music conference and showcase at Hard Rock Hotel, Hilton, LAY and Avani | 7–10 December | CONFIRMED: week passes 5,700 baht early, 7,500 baht regular, for over-20s; several session venues not yet named |
| Tomorrowland Thailand, at Wisdom Valley in Bang Lamung district | 11–13 December 2026 | CONFIRMED: its organiser lists it as sold out |
| Koh Larn Run for Kids, a 6 km trail run from Samae Beach | Saturday 12 December, start 16:15 | CONFIRMED: 599 baht; the city's early calendar said 5 September, the organiser's entry page says 12 December |
| In The Mood, a music festival at Treasure Hill Golf Club, Ban Bueng | Saturday 19 December, 15:00–23:59 | CONFIRMED: 2,500 baht, VIP 4,000 baht; under-12s free with a general ticket |
| Bangsaen21 half marathon, on the Bang Saen seafront (not in Pattaya) | Sunday 20 December, starts from 04:15 | CONFIRMED: 2,000 baht standard entry |
| Christmas dinners and brunches at hotels | 24–28 December 2026 | CONFIRMED for the hotels listed there, each with its own price |
| King Taksin the Great Day ceremony at Pattaya City Hall | 28 December | ANNOUNCED in the city's calendar: time and public access not published |
| New Year countdown on Pattaya Beach | 29–31 December 2026 | ANNOUNCED in the city's 2026 events calendar: stage, times and artists not published |
Pattaya United and Chonburi FC home football matches, the year's other runs and the rest of the season, from Loy Krathong in November to Songkran in April, are in the events calendar. The Jet Ski World Cup is in January in 2027: see Pattaya in January.
Need a room for Tomorrowland? See where to stay for Tomorrowland Thailand.
Hotel prices in December
Hotels publish their own seasons, so there is no single December price for the city. One published example shows the pattern: Areca Lodge's 2026–2027 internet rates, net and with breakfast, per room per night.
| Room | 1 Nov–9 Dec 2026 and 11 Jan–30 Apr 2027 | 10 Dec 2026–10 Jan 2027 | Surcharge on 10–13 and 30–31 Dec 2026, 1–3 Jan 2027 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Plus | 2,260 | 2,610 | 500 |
| Superior | 2,170 | 2,520 | 500 |
| Patio Suite | 5,270 | 5,950 | 1,000 |
These are one hotel's published rates, not a quote and not a guide to every hotel. Price your own dates and room, and read the cancellation terms and any compulsory Christmas or New Year's Eve dinner before you book.
Planning a December stay
- Book the nights around Christmas and New Year's Eve early: Areca Lodge's surcharge dates show which nights a hotel prices highest.
- Check the Thai Meteorological Department's province forecast before a boat or beach day, rather than relying on the averages.
- Do bank errands before 7, 10 or 31 December; ATMs mostly keep working on bank holidays.
- For New Year's Eve on Pattaya Beach, wait for the city's final programme and road plan: what's known so far.
Other months
Each month has its own planner: November, January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October.
Questions
Is December a good time to visit Pattaya?
For dry weather, yes: December averages 8.3 mm of rain at the city's weather station, the lowest of any month, with highs of 30.0 °C. It is also when hotels such as Areca Lodge publish their highest rates, from 10 December to 10 January.
Is Christmas a public holiday in Thailand?
The dated bank-calendar record does not list 25 December. Its individual dates were not independently reverified on 25 October 2026, and absence from a bank list does not establish every office or shop’s opening hours. Confirm the specific service you need; hotels publish their own Christmas meal and booking terms.
Is there a New Year countdown in Pattaya?
Yes: Pattaya City's 2026 events calendar plans the countdown on Pattaya Beach on 29–31 December 2026. Its stage, times, artists and entry terms had not been published on 22 October 2026; last year's was free from 16:00. The New Year countdown guide has what is known and the hotels' New Year's Eve dinners.
