Jomtien BeachJomtien Beach runs for about six kilometres south of Phra Tamnak Hill, just over the headland from central Pattaya. It is straighter, wider and calmer than Pattaya Beach, and it draws a different crowd: Thai families from Bangkok at weekends, long-stay visitors and retirees, many from Russia and Scandinavia, and windsurfers and kitesurfers who come for the steady sea breeze.
The beach road is lined with sunbeds and umbrellas, seafood restaurants and small shops, with condominium towers behind. Its northern end, Dongtan Beach, is shaded by trees and the quietest stretch. The southern stretch towards Na Jomtien feels more open and less built up.
Exploring Jomtien Beach#
- Water sports: Jomtien is Pattaya’s main water-sports beach. Jet skis, parasailing and banana boats work the central stretch, and windsurfing and kitesurfing are best in the windier months from about November to February.
- Phra Tamnak Hill: at the northern end, the hill is crowned by Wat Phra Yai and its large seated Buddha, with viewpoints over Pattaya Bay.
- Evening on the beach road: in the evening, when the heat drops, the beachfront fills with walkers, joggers and food stalls, and seafood restaurants set tables near the water.
- Day trips south: Jomtien is the closest base for Khao Chi Chan, the laser-etched golden Buddha cliff, and Nong Nooch Tropical Garden.
Thepprasit Road divides Jomtien from Pattaya and links the beach with Sukhumvit Road. Songthaews (baht buses) run along it and along the beach road into the city.
Weather & Climate near Jomtien Beach#
Jomtien Beach's climate is classified as Tropical Savanna - Tropical Savanna climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 21°C to 34°C. Abundant rainfall (1250 mm/year), wettest in October with a pronounced dry season.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Ideal | 21° - 32° | 26° | 12 mm | some cloud | 72% | 2.2 m/s | 1.8 very high | 11.4h |
| February | Excellent | 23° - 32° | 30° | 22 mm | mostly sunny | 75% | 2.1 m/s | 2.0 extreme | 11.6h |
| March | Very Good | 25° - 33° | 33° | 55 mm | some cloud | 77% | 1.9 m/s | 2.2 extreme | 12.0h |
| April | Very Good | 26° - 34° | 36° | 88 mm | partly cloudy | 76% | 1.9 m/s | 2.3 extreme | 12.3h |
| May | Acceptable | 26° - 33° | 36° | 163 mm | overcast | 78% | 2.0 m/s | 2.2 extreme | 12.6h |
| June | Acceptable | 26° - 32° | 35° | 102 mm | overcast | 79% | 2.2 m/s | 2.2 extreme | 12.7h |
| July | Good | 26° - 32° | 34° | 94 mm | overcast | 79% | 2.0 m/s | 2.2 extreme | 12.7h |
| August | Good | 25° - 32° | 34° | 114 mm | overcast | 79% | 2.0 m/s | 2.3 extreme | 12.4h |
| September | Acceptable | 25° - 32° | 32° | 241 mm | overcast | 81% | 1.7 m/s | 2.1 extreme | 12.1h |
| October | Acceptable | 24° - 31° | 31° | 261 mm | overcast | 80% | 1.8 m/s | 1.9 very high | 11.7h |
| November | Good | 23° - 31° | 30° | 84 mm | partly cloudy | 77% | 2.5 m/s | 1.8 very high | 11.4h |
| December | Ideal | 21° - 31° | 26° | 14 mm | partly cloudy | 73% | 2.4 m/s | 1.7 very high | 11.3h |
How to Get to Jomtien Beach#
Jomtien is part of Pattaya, about 3 kilometres south of Pattaya Beach. Songthaews (baht buses) run between the two over Phra Tamnak Hill and along Thepprasit Road, and buses and minivans from Bangkok reach Pattaya in around two to three hours, depending on traffic.