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Best Time to Visit Whistler

For the most comfortable weather in Whistler, aim for July & August. July tops our comfort score at 90/100, with highs around 71°F (22°C) and 2.2 in (56 mm) of rain. June and September are good shoulder-season months. The toughest months are November – January, mainly because of cool days.

Whistler, British Columbia, Canada
Best months
Jul & Aug
Shoulder
Jun and Sep
Toughest
Nov – Jan
Warmest
Jul · 71°F
Coldest nights
Feb · 20°F
Wettest
Nov · 11.5 in
Driest
Jul · 2.2 in

Whistler weather by month

Highs run from 33°F to 71°F across the year, and the yearly total is about 74.5 in (1893 mm) of rain and snow.

5°14°23°32°41°50°59°68°77°35°Jan35°Feb38°Mar41°Apr51°May64°Jun71°Jul71°Aug63°Sep50°Oct38°Nov33°Dec0150300
Daily low → high (°F)Monthly rain (mm, right axis)Best months
Monthly climate averages for Whistler, 2001–2025
MonthJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Avg high35°F2°C35°F2°C38°F3°C41°F5°C51°F11°C64°F18°C71°F22°C71°F22°C63°F17°C50°F10°C38°F4°C33°F0°C
Avg low23°F-5°C20°F-6°C26°F-3°C31°F0°C40°F5°C48°F9°C53°F12°C53°F12°C47°F8°C38°F3°C28°F-2°C21°F-6°C
Rain/snow10.4 in264 mm5.4 in138 mm8.4 in214 mm4.8 in121 mm3.5 in88 mm3.5 in89 mm2.2 in56 mm2.6 in66 mm4.6 in116 mm8.1 in205 mm11.5 in293 mm9.6 in243 mm
Humidity95%97%97%95%86%79%77%78%81%88%95%96%
Cloud76%70%77%75%71%72%55%55%61%71%77%74%
Comfort203524375979908979431921

Source: NASA POWER (public domain), 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km satellite and reanalysis grid, so coasts and valleys can differ from what's shown. Temperatures were adjusted from the grid cell's ~1,279 m (4,196 ft) to Whistler's ~674 m (2,211 ft) elevation using the standard lapse rate of 6.5°C per 1,000 m. Precipitation includes snow as melted water; daylight is calculated from latitude. Check a forecast before you go.

How we pick the best months

  • Temperature (40 pts): full marks for average daytime highs of 64–81°F (18–27°C); minus 3 points per °C below and 4 per °C above.
  • Rain (25 pts): full marks up to 40 mm (1.6 in) a month, falling to zero at 250 mm (9.8 in).
  • Humidity (15 pts): only counts when it is warm (mean above 18°C); minus 0.75 points per % above 70% relative humidity.
  • Cloud (20 pts): full marks at 30% cloud cover or less, falling to zero at 90%.
Best months: within 6 points of the top (or 85+). Shoulder: within 18 and at least 45. Toughest: within 6 of the lowest. Comfort only; crowds, prices, festivals and openings aren't scored.

Whistler season by season

Winter Dec – Feb

The cold peaks here: highs of 33–35°F (0–2°C), and nights reach 20°F (-6°C). It's the wettest season, with about 25.4 in (645 mm) of rain or snow, 34% of the year's total. December – February are cold enough for snow. It holds the toughest stretch on our comfort score (December & January), averaging 25/100.

Spring Mar – May

Temperatures climb through the season, from 38°F highs in March to 51°F by May. About 16.7 in (423 mm) of rain or snow falls across these months, 22% of the year's total. March is cold enough for snow. Comfort scores sit mid-table, averaging 40/100.

Summer Jun – Aug

The warmest stretch of the year, with highs of 64–71°F (18–22°C). It's the driest season, with only about 8.3 in (211 mm) of rain, 11% of the year's total. Lows bottom out around 48°F (9°C). Comfort peaks here: July & August rank with the year's best, and the season averages 86/100.

Autumn Sep – Nov

Temperatures slide from 63°F highs in September to 38°F by November. About 24.2 in (614 mm) of rain or snow falls across these months, 32% of the year's total. November is cold enough for snow. Comfort scores bottom out in November; the season averages 47/100.

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Plan by month

By comfort score: 4 Great, 1 Fair and 7 Tough. Great months: June – September. Tap a month for its own guide.

Whistler weather questions

When is the best time to visit Whistler?

For the most comfortable weather in Whistler, aim for July & August. July tops our comfort score at 90/100, with highs around 71°F (22°C) and 2.2 in (56 mm) of rain. June and September are good shoulder-season months. The toughest months are November – January, mainly because of cool days.

What is the rainiest month in Whistler?

November is the wettest month, averaging about 11.5 in (293 mm) of rain or snow. July is the driest, with about 2.2 in (56 mm). The yearly total is around 74.5 in (1893 mm).

What is the coldest month in Whistler?

February is the coldest, with average lows of 20°F (-6°C) and highs of 35°F (2°C). The warmest is July, with average highs of 71°F (22°C).

Is Whistler humid in summer?

Not very: summer (June – August) humidity averages 78%, and highs peak around 71°F (22°C), so it rarely feels sticky.

Does it get below freezing in Whistler?

On average, yes: lows fall below 32°F (0°C) in November – April, bottoming out around 20°F (-6°C) in February.

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