Mid-summer · Weather & things to do
Whistler in July
Whistler's warmest month brings highs averaging 71°F (22°C), lows of 53°F (12°C) and about 2.2 in (56 mm) of rain.
July opens the best stretch on our comfort score, at 90/100 (the top score of the year).
- Avg high
- 71°F (22°C)
- Avg low
- 53°F (12°C)
- Rain
- 2.2 in (56 mm)
- Humidity
- 77%
- Cloud cover
- 55%
- Daylight
- ~15 h 45 min
- Comfort score
- 90/100 · Great
What July feels like
Days are warm, averaging 71°F (22°C), easy weather for being outside from morning to evening.
Lows average 53°F (12°C).
About 2.2 in (56 mm) of rain falls in a typical year's July.
Long days help: there are roughly 15 h 45 min of daylight mid-month.
Plan around July
July is one of Whistler's best months on the climate data.
- First warm month: highs reach 71°F, up from 64°F in June.
- Opens the best-scoring stretch on our comfort score: July & August.
- Comfort improves from 79/100 in June to 90/100.
- July sits inside the Jun – Sep window our Vancouver, Whistler & Victoria route recommends.
What to pack for July
- Light, breathable clothes71°F afternoons
- Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hathigh UV on clear days
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Whistler in July
July is good outdoor weather here, so these picks lean toward the open air.
Brandywine Falls
70-metre waterfall a short walk from the highway, with a view over Daisy Lake.
Why now July scores 90/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre
Centre sharing the culture of two First Nations, with a longhouse and carving.
Scandinave Spa Whistler
Outdoor Nordic baths among the trees with hot pools, cold plunges and saunas.
Why now Highs near 71°F and 2.2 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
Audain Art Museum
Forest-set gallery of British Columbia art, from Emily Carr to Northwest Coast masks.
Araxi
Village restaurant focused on BC produce, oysters and a large wine cellar.
Nearby in July
- Vancouver in July~58 mi · highs 75°F, 2.0 in rain · 2°C (4°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- San Juan Island in July~109 mi · highs 70°F, 0.7 in rain · 1°C (2°F) cooler by day, drier
- Victoria in July~118 mi · highs 70°F, 0.7 in rain · 1°C (2°F) cooler by day, drier
- Olympic NP in July~163 mi · highs 59°F, 1.2 in rain · 7°C (12°F) cooler by day, drier
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid, temperatures adjusted from the grid cell's ~1,279 m to Whistler's ~674 m elevation (standard lapse rate). Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Whistler in July: quick answers
Is July a good time to visit Whistler?
Yes. On the climate data it's one of the best months, scoring 90/100. Expect highs of 71°F (22°C) and 2.2 in (56 mm) of rain. July is inside the Jun – Sep window our Vancouver, Whistler & Victoria route recommends.
How hot is Whistler in July?
Average highs are 71°F (22°C) and average lows 53°F (12°C), making it the warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Whistler in July?
Not much: about 2.2 in (56 mm) of rain falls across July on average, the driest month of the year. The annual total is about 74.5 in (1893 mm).
What should I pack for Whistler in July?
Bring light, breathable clothes (71°F afternoons), sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat (high UV on clear days) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
Routes in season in July
- Vancouver, Whistler & Victoria Jun – Sep
Planning Whistler in July?
Share this July plan with your group, poll everyone on dates and keep the packing list in one place.