I have been to pattaya in May and it is very uncomfortable. I basically stayed at my hotel and waited for nightfall before venturing out. You can be dripping sweat in 3 minutes time if you are just walking down a street to go to 7/11. Unless you really have to, I would avoid May and April like the plague.
I suppose that if you plan to wander around the city, you will become too hot. I certainly do here in London when we have our annual three weeks of hot weather. So I don't do it.
But Pattaya? really? almost every building has a/c, there is shade, even in Second Road and miles of beaches, also with shade.
Don't discourage punters. I'll be there in a week and the fact that it is the rainy season has made no difference to my decision to go.
Anyway, having spent some time in Egypt a few years ago, Pattaya's heat seems rather tame to me. It is not that much different to the Mediterranean climate at this time of year...except wetter. And anyway. the rain comes in short, refreshing bursts.
Max6969 (July 5th, 2022)
Oliver, I do see your point about not discouraging punters but if he is from North America or a mild cool climate it could be pretty uncomfortable if you like to spend time outside. If he has few options on travel dates, then by all means go!
True, im from Western Europe so.....Originally Posted by davidmelba
would September be better or not really ?
( normally i travel in March / May / September / November , however March and November are lower prices for European citytrips and Middle east has better temperature. I hate May and Septemberits so difficult to find places that are not hot and low on hordes of tourists. FYI the only reason i travel 4 times a year is Because i look for low seasons or i would never be able to afford it
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I guess September or May would be my only options.... which is better ?
September is the wet season. Some very, very heavy rain and usually flooding in Pattaya.
Look here under Rainfall... http://www.pattayaweather.net/Pattaya-Records.html
So May hot and humid, September rainy season.
But is September only rain or also hot and humid combo ?
Cause if its only rain i guess september is the least bad of the 2
officially Thailand has three seasons - cool, hot, rainy
most foreigners recognise these three seasons as hot, fuckin hot. and fuckin hot and wet
thirty years of living in Bangkok and regular trips to Pattaya at any time of the year has shown me that there are plenty of options to help deal with the heat and rain at any time of the year, even in Pattaya! air-conditioning is a wonderful thing in hotels, malls, restaurants and taxis (I never use Baht buses or tuk-tuks) - even the open-air bar beers in Jomtien Complex usually have sufficient fans (as well as "fans"), and an afternoon nap avoids the worst of the rain in the rainy season!
I can’t even be bothered to be apathetic these days!
Max6969 (July 5th, 2022), Oliver2 (July 5th, 2022), Ruthrieston (July 6th, 2022)
To be perfectly honest it is a tough choice to make because both months are right not really ideal at all. November December January February are the best by far. I have never been able to go on those preferred months and even though it is uncomfortable you will still enjoy your holiday whichever month you choose.
True, its that i try to avoid that "High Season", also i prefer those months to do European Citytrips for the low prices
I guess compromises are always there when avoiding the high seasons. September does look more appealing then May. Thanks
How much higher is the high season for hotels and boy costs? especially this year with covid recover still in progress?True, its that i try to avoid that "High Season", also i prefer those months to do European Citytrips for the low prices
How do you work the visa.. or visa exempt to stay 90 days? (not to hijack this thread)
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