Canada · 30-year monthly climate averages
Based on 30 years of climate data, the most comfortable months to visit Whistler are June, July and August, when daytime temperatures are agreeable and rainfall is relatively low.
Whistler sees its warmest weather in August, when daytime highs average around 23°C, and its coolest in December (around 0°C).
Annual precipitation totals roughly 1448mm — November is typically the wettest month (~215mm) and July the driest (~42mm).
A distinctly wetter period runs from October to March — worth planning around if you prefer dry days.
🟧 avg daytime high · 🟦 dashed: avg nighttime low · bars: monthly rainfall
Daily forecast highs vs the 30-year normal — last 60 days
Each bar is one day: orange above normal, blue below.
| Month | High / Low | Rainfall | Travel rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1° / -4°C | 205mm | ⚠️ Challenging |
| February | 4° / -4°C | 138mm | ⚠️ Challenging |
| March | 6° / -1°C | 128mm | ⚠️ Challenging |
| April | 9° / 1°C | 81mm | 🤔 Fair |
| May | 13° / 4°C | 61mm | 🤔 Fair |
| June | 19° / 8°C | 59mm | 🌟 Great |
| July | 23° / 12°C | 42mm | 🌟 Great |
| August | 23° / 12°C | 52mm | 🌟 Great |
| September | 19° / 8°C | 77mm | 👍 Good |
| October | 11° / 3°C | 189mm | ⚠️ Challenging |
| November | 3° / -2°C | 215mm | ⚠️ Challenging |
| December | 0° / -5°C | 199mm | ⚠️ Challenging |
January in Whistler is cold, with average daytime highs around 1°C (35°F) and nighttime lows near -4°C (25°F). Expect roughly 205mm of precipitation, and heavy rainfall is common — this is peak wet season territory.
🎒 What to pack — warm coat · sweaters and layers · scarf · compact umbrella or rain jacket
February in Whistler is cold, with average daytime highs around 4°C (38°F) and nighttime lows near -4°C (26°F). Expect roughly 138mm of precipitation, and this is one of the wetter months.
🎒 What to pack — warm coat · sweaters and layers · scarf · compact umbrella or rain jacket
March in Whistler is cold, with average daytime highs around 6°C (43°F) and nighttime lows near -1°C (30°F). Expect roughly 128mm of precipitation, and this is one of the wetter months.
🎒 What to pack — warm coat · sweaters and layers · scarf · compact umbrella or rain jacket
April in Whistler is chilly, with average daytime highs around 9°C (48°F) and nighttime lows near 1°C (34°F). Expect roughly 81mm of precipitation, with a moderate amount of rain.
🎒 What to pack — jacket or coat · long-sleeve layers
May in Whistler is chilly, with average daytime highs around 13°C (56°F) and nighttime lows near 4°C (39°F). Expect roughly 61mm of precipitation, with a moderate amount of rain.
🎒 What to pack — jacket or coat · long-sleeve layers
June in Whistler is mild, with average daytime highs around 19°C (65°F) and nighttime lows near 8°C (47°F). Expect roughly 59mm of precipitation, with little rainfall.
🎒 What to pack — light jacket · layers for cool evenings
July in Whistler is pleasantly warm, with average daytime highs around 23°C (73°F) and nighttime lows near 12°C (53°F). Expect roughly 42mm of precipitation, with little rainfall.
🎒 What to pack — light layers · comfortable walking shoes
August in Whistler is pleasantly warm, with average daytime highs around 23°C (74°F) and nighttime lows near 12°C (53°F). Expect roughly 52mm of precipitation, with little rainfall.
🎒 What to pack — light layers · comfortable walking shoes
September in Whistler is pleasantly warm, with average daytime highs around 19°C (66°F) and nighttime lows near 8°C (47°F). Expect roughly 77mm of precipitation, with a moderate amount of rain.
🎒 What to pack — light layers · comfortable walking shoes
October in Whistler is chilly, with average daytime highs around 11°C (51°F) and nighttime lows near 3°C (37°F). Expect roughly 189mm of precipitation, and this is one of the wetter months.
🎒 What to pack — jacket or coat · long-sleeve layers · compact umbrella or rain jacket
November in Whistler is cold, with average daytime highs around 3°C (38°F) and nighttime lows near -2°C (28°F). Expect roughly 215mm of precipitation, and heavy rainfall is common — this is peak wet season territory.
🎒 What to pack — warm coat · sweaters and layers · scarf · compact umbrella or rain jacket
December in Whistler is cold, with average daytime highs around 0°C (32°F) and nighttime lows near -5°C (22°F). Expect roughly 199mm of precipitation, and heavy rainfall is common — this is peak wet season territory.
🎒 What to pack — warm coat · sweaters and layers · scarf · compact umbrella or rain jacket