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At a glance
- October weather (1981–2010 averages)
- Highs of 30.8 °C, lows of 24.4 °C and 216.1 mm of rain in the monthSource 1
- Rainy season
- May to October, with less predictable rain in recent years, UK travel advice saysSource 2
Sources: 1Thai Meteorological Department: Pattaya station 459203, 1981–2010 normals, checked 14 Oct 2026 2UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office: Thailand safety and security, checked 14 Oct 2026
October weather
October has the most rain of any month: 216.1 mm on average, with highs of 30.8 °C and nights easing to 24.4 °C. November is much drier, at 72.1 mm. These are 1981–2010 averages at the Thai Meteorological Department's Pattaya station, not a forecast: the department's province forecast gives the days ahead, and Pattaya weather month by month has the whole year.
UK government travel advice describes May to October as Thailand's rainy season and says the rain has become less predictable, with periods of intense rainfall. Allow extra time for journeys and give each day an indoor alternative: see things to do when it rains.
The sea in the rainy season
The same advice warns of strong riptides during the monsoon and says jellyfish can swim close to the shore from May to October. Swim only at beaches with lifeguards or flags, stay out on a red flag, and ask your hotel about jellyfish before you go in. See Pattaya's beaches.
October 2026: check the calendar for your date
This page has not independently verified the individual October 2026 financial-institution holiday dates. Do not use the separate 2027 table below for a 2026 journey, and do not infer government-office or shop hours from a bank calendar.
Looking ahead: reported October 2027 bank dates
The 2027 financial-institution dates below come from The Nation’s report of the Bank of Thailand calendar, recorded on 14 October 2026. Individual dates have not been independently verified against the primary notice. A bank calendar does not establish government-office or individual business hours; check those separately.
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| Wednesday 13 October | Navamindra Maharaj Day, the King Bhumibol memorial day |
| Monday 25 October | Substitute holiday for Chulalongkorn Day (Saturday 23 October) |
What's on in October
The TAT calendar recorded on 14 October 2026 lists the remaining 2026 festival date below. It is a dated calendar entry, not confirmation of a Pattaya programme, ceremony time or admission condition. This year’s event must not be labelled last-year-only while October 2026 is still current.
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Ok Phansa, the end of Buddhist Lent | 26 October 2026 | ANNOUNCED in the dated TAT calendar; local programme and applicable alcohol-sale rules unverified |
Ok Phansa is a temple day: dress for a temple and watch any ceremony quietly. The events calendar has the whole year.
Hotel rates and what's open
Compare the total for your actual October 2026 dates and read the cancellation terms. The dated Areca Lodge rate card ran to 30 April 2027; it does not establish a current quote, room availability or a rate for the October 2027 forward plan.
Check each attraction’s dated hours and any maintenance notice before travelling: Nong Nooch, the Sanctuary of Truth and the floating market. Compare trip costs and budget hotels, using a quote for your own dates.
What to book early
- For the rest of October 2026, check the exact travel date, forecast and hotel cancellation terms. The separate reported 2027 bank dates are not a reason to assume a current long weekend.
- A room with a flexible cancellation, so you can move the trip if a week of heavy rain is forecast.
- Any boat trip or watersport only on the day, after the Thai Meteorological Department's shipping forecast: see watersports in Pattaya.
Other months
Each month has its own planner: November, December, January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September.
Questions
Is October a good time to visit Pattaya?
It depends on what you want. October is in the rainy season, with 216.1 mm of rain and highs of 30.8 °C on average at the city's weather station, so plan indoor options and keep some days flexible.
Does it rain all day in Pattaya in October?
The averages give the month's total, not the pattern: some days are dry and some bring hours of rain. Check the Thai Meteorological Department's province forecast for the days ahead.
Is this guide for October 2026 or October 2027?
The active guide is October 2026, with the remaining 26 October Ok Phansa calendar entry. A separate forward section preserves reported October 2027 bank dates from The Nation; those individual dates have not been independently verified against the primary notice. Never use the 2027 table for a 2026 journey.
