When is the best time to go to Whistler
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Whistler, Canada. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.
Average temperatures in Whistler
Whistler weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit Whistler are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.
January
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2°C | 183mm | 2.3hrs | 9.9hrs |
The climate in Whistler during January can be summarized as cold and wet.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Whistler for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
January is in the winter in Whistler and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -2°C (28°F), whilst at night -8°C (17°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in Whistler with around 183mm 7.2 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 2.3 hours of sunshine per day.
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| -0°C | 166mm | 3.7hrs | 11.2hrs |
February in Whistler is generally wet with the temperature being cold.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Whistler for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
February is in the winter in Whistler and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -0°C (31°F), whilst at night -7°C (19°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Whistler with around 166mm 6.5 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.7 hours of sunshine per day.
Whistler weather in February »
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1°C | 158mm | 4.6hrs | 12.9hrs |
The weather in March in Whistler is characteristically cold and wet.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Whistler for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
March is in the spring in Whistler and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 2°C (35°F), whilst at night -6°C (22°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Whistler with around 158mm 6.2 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.6 hours of sunshine per day.
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4°C | 95mm | 5.9hrs | 14.9hrs |
Whistler's weather in April is typically cool and a little damp in nature.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Whistler.
April is in the spring in Whistler and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 5°C (41°F), whilst at night -3°C (27°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Whistler with around 95mm 3.7 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.9 hours of sunshine per day.
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8°C | 96mm | 7.2hrs | 16.7hrs |
May is a a little damp month in Whistler and the temperature is generally cool.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Whistler.
May is in the spring in Whistler and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 9°C (49°F), whilst at night 0°C (33°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Whistler with around 96mm 3.8 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.2 hours of sunshine per day.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12°C | 101mm | 7.7hrs | 9.9hrs |
Whistler's weather in June is typically cool and damp in nature.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Whistler.
June is in the summer in Whistler and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 13°C (55°F), whilst at night 4°C (39°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Whistler with around 101mm 4 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.7 hours of sunshine per day.
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15°C | 66mm | 9hrs | 11.2hrs |
July in Whistler is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being mild.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Whistler, with some very good weather at this time of year.
July is in the summer in Whistler and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 17°C (62°F), whilst at night 7°C (44°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Whistler with around 66mm 2.6 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9 hours of sunshine per day.
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15°C | 66mm | 8hrs | 12.9hrs |
The weather in August in Whistler is characteristically mild and reasonably dry.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Whistler, with some very good weather at this time of year.
August is in the summer in Whistler and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 17°C (63°F), whilst at night 7°C (45°F) is normal.
On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Whistler with around 66mm 2.6 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8 hours of sunshine per day.
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12°C | 90mm | 6.2hrs | 14.9hrs |
Whistler's weather in September is typically cool and a little damp in nature.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Whistler, with some very good weather at this time of year.
September is in the fall / autumn in Whistler and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 13°C (56°F), whilst at night 4°C (39°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Whistler with around 90mm 3.5 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.2 hours of sunshine per day.
Whistler weather in September »
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7°C | 170mm | 4.4hrs | 16.7hrs |
October is a wet month in Whistler and the temperature is generally cool.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Whistler for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
October is in the fall / autumn in Whistler and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 8°C (46°F), whilst at night -0°C (32°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Whistler with around 170mm 6.7 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.4 hours of sunshine per day.
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0°C | 202mm | 2.2hrs | 9.9hrs |
Cold and very wet weather often prevails in Whistler during the month of November
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Whistler for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
November is in the fall / autumn in Whistler and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 1°C (33°F), whilst at night -5°C (23°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Whistler with around 202mm 8 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 18 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 2.2 hours of sunshine per day.
Whistler weather in November »
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| -1°C | 216mm | 1.9hrs | 11.2hrs |
December in Whistler is generally very wet with the temperature being cold.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Whistler for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
December is in the winter in Whistler and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -2°C (29°F), whilst at night -8°C (18°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Whistler with around 216mm 8.5 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 17 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 1.9 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
Whistler weather stats
| Hottest month: | August | 16.8°C 62.2°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | July | 66mm 2.6ins |
| Sunniest month: | July | 9hrs |
| Coldest month: | January | -2.1°C 28.2°F |
| Wettest month: | December | 216mm 8.5ins |
| Warmest sea: | August | 12.8°C 55°F |
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