Pattaya in November 2026: Weather After the Rains and Prices Before December

Visiting Pattaya in November works, but the week you pick matters a lot. The first ten days still catch the tail of the monsoon: around +31 °C by day, 75% humidity, and afternoon downpours lasting 30-60 minutes. From mid-month the rain thins out, the sea settles, and accommodation has not yet jumped to the December rate of 2,500-2,800 THB per night for a mid-range room.

Weather in Pattaya in November

Forecasts for November disagree so much that none of them can plan a specific day for you. One dataset gives 123 mm of rain and about 15 rainy days, a second shows 117 mm but 26 days with precipitation, and a third quietly reports 57 mm and four rainy days. The spread is easy to explain: each source uses its own multi-year sample and its own definition of a rainy day, either any measurable precipitation or only noticeable rain.

The typical picture: daytime temperatures of 29-31 °C, nights around 24 °C, humidity near 75%, wind around 18 km/h, monthly rainfall anywhere from 57 to 123 mm, and anywhere from 4 to 26 days with precipitation.

Practical takeaway: for the first ten days of November, assume an afternoon shower will happen. Beach in the morning, lunch and errands under a roof, back outside in the evening. Storms are usually short and the sky clears by evening. A fully ruined day is rare; two lost hours after lunch is normal.

By the third week humidity drops noticeably, and from December to February it sits at 60-65%. You will feel the difference between November and January air on your skin before you see it in the numbers. Local regional guides describe the last ten days of November as among the best of the year, with clear skies, daytime highs of 30-31 °C, nights of 22-24 °C and sea temperatures of 28-29 °C.

First or Second Half of November

For a first trip, choose the second and third weeks of November. The weather is almost dry, while the big tourist groups only arrive in December, so Jomtien on a weekday morning is half empty. It is a rare combination: decent sea and free sunbeds.

Early November is cheaper, but you pay for it with rain and slightly cloudy water. If you simply want to wait out the autumn somewhere warm and work from cafes, the start of the month is fine.

If you are going diving and need clear water, skip November. Visibility is only starting to recover after the rainy season and becomes truly good closer to January. For diving, November is a compromise, and not the best one.

The Sea and Koh Larn

In November the Gulf shifts from murky and choppy to calm and clear, though unevenly. After a night of rain the water near the city beach can carry sediment, then two days later the same spot is back to turquoise.

Koh Larn is almost always reachable in November, with the sea calm enough for a day trip. The ferry from Bali Hai Pier takes roughly 40-50 minutes; the speedboat is faster and costs more. Schedules change, so check them at the pier the day before.

The classic mistake is booking a late boat and getting caught in a storm. Go out in the morning and come back mid-afternoon so you are not waiting for a gap in the rain at the pier. Weekdays on the island are noticeably quieter than weekends, when Thai visitors from Bangkok arrive.

What to Book Before the December Price Jump

November is the last month when you can still negotiate. At the end of December a mid-range room costs 2,500-2,800 THB per night and good locations are almost sold out. November rates are noticeably softer, but they hold only until hotels see their holiday occupancy.

What is worth locking in early:

• Accommodation for December and January if you are staying for the winter. View apartments in person in November and sign before owners raise monthly rates for high season.
• A hotel for the first nights if you plan to find a place on arrival. Two or three nights near your target area are easier to book a hotel for in advance than to hunt for with luggage in +31 °C.
• Flights for late December if you plan to arrive for New Year. November is already a little late, but still cheaper than December.
• A waterfront hotel night during Loy Krathong week if you want to watch the festival without fighting for taxis.

One common expectation does not hold up: 'I will come in November because it is cheaper.' Not everywhere and not always. During festival week and on weekends, beachfront hotels hold near-December prices, while mid-month weekdays are genuinely calm.

Loy Krathong at the End of November

In 2026 the full moon falls at the end of November, and Loy Krathong is tied to it. In the evening people float krathongs on the water: at the beach, by lakes, at hotel pools. In Pattaya the festival is most visible on the waterfront and in Jomtien.

Two practical points. First, taxis and motorbike taxis get pricier and stuck in traffic that evening, so walking to the waterfront is often faster. Second, buy a krathong made of leaves and bread rather than foam; they are sold near the beach and the price difference is small.

A Note for Property Buyers and Long-Stay Residents

November is also a useful month to look at the property market, because rental demand holds through the long tourist season of November to March. Resale prices in Pattaya vary by area: Wongamat 90-180k THB/sqm, Central Pattaya 60-150k, Jomtien 55-130k, Na Jomtien and Bang Saray 45-90k THB/sqm. Average gross annual yield from long-term rental runs 6-10%, up to 10% for beachfront units.

If you are wintering, use November as a viewing month. Walk two or three districts at different times of day, listen for road and construction noise, and only then sign a December-March contract. In December you will not have choice, only price.

FAQ

Can you swim in Pattaya in November?

Yes. The water is warm all month (around 28-29 °C) and the sea gradually calms after the rainy season. After heavy overnight rain, city beaches can be cloudy for a day or two.

How many days does it rain in Pattaya in November?

Forecasts vary from 4 to 26 days with precipitation and from 57 to 123 mm for the month. Realistically, expect short afternoon showers in the first ten days and an almost dry second half of the month.

What is the temperature in Pattaya in November?

Around 29-31 °C by day and about 24 °C at night, with humidity near 75% and a sea breeze arriving in the afternoon.

When is Pattaya least crowded in November?

In the first two weeks, especially on weekdays. Large groups start arriving in December, and the peak falls at the end of December.

Is Koh Larn worth visiting in November?

Yes, but go in the morning and on a weekday. The sea is calm enough for the crossing, though an afternoon storm can shift return boat schedules.

How much is a hotel room in Pattaya in December?

A mid-range room runs about 2,500-2,800 THB per night at the end of December, which is why November is the month to book ahead.

Is November good for diving in Pattaya?

Not ideal. Underwater visibility is still recovering after the rainy season and becomes truly good closer to January.

Source: Apartwell

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