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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.
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.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high | 35°F2°C | 35°F2°C | 38°F3°C | 41°F5°C | 51°F11°C | 64°F18°C | 71°F22°C | 71°F22°C | 63°F17°C | 50°F10°C | 38°F4°C | 33°F0°C |
| Avg low | 23°F-5°C | 20°F-6°C | 26°F-3°C | 31°F0°C | 40°F5°C | 48°F9°C | 53°F12°C | 53°F12°C | 47°F8°C | 38°F3°C | 28°F-2°C | 21°F-6°C |
| Rain/snow | 10.4 in264 mm | 5.4 in138 mm | 8.4 in214 mm | 4.8 in121 mm | 3.5 in88 mm | 3.5 in89 mm | 2.2 in56 mm | 2.6 in66 mm | 4.6 in116 mm | 8.1 in205 mm | 11.5 in293 mm | 9.6 in243 mm |
| Humidity | 95% | 97% | 97% | 95% | 86% | 79% | 77% | 78% | 81% | 88% | 95% | 96% |
| Cloud | 76% | 70% | 77% | 75% | 71% | 72% | 55% | 55% | 61% | 71% | 77% | 74% |
| Comfort | 20 | 35 | 24 | 37 | 59 | 79 | 90 | 89 | 79 | 43 | 19 | 21 |
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
By comfort score: 4 Great, 1 Fair and 7 Tough. Great months: June – September. Tap a month for its own guide.
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.
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).
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).
Not very: summer (June – August) humidity averages 78%, and highs peak around 71°F (22°C), so it rarely feels sticky.
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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