Yearly weather and climate in Whistler, Canada

The yearly weather in Whistler runs from around -5°C in February to 24°C in July. July is the driest month at 7 rainy days; January the wettest at 22. Here is the annual climate data, so you know what you are packing for.

Best time to visit

The best weather is typically in Jul, Aug, with mild temperatures and lower rainfall.

Sunshine

Expect up to 13.7 hours of clear skies in Jul, but only 2.9 hours in Jan. Pack sunglasses and SPF accordingly.

Rainfall

It rains the most in Jan (351mm over 22 days). A reliable rain jacket is a must-have if visiting then.

Day-to-night swings

Temperatures typically drop by 9°C from day to night. Make sure to pack layers for the evenings.

Average temperatures and rainfall

Daily highs and lows in Whistler, averaged over 10 years of recorded weather, with the number of days it typically rains.

  1. 236°-326°22Jan
  2. 236°-524°17Feb
  3. 542°-327°17Mar
  4. 847°-130°14Apr
  5. 1558°439°13May
  6. 1965°847°17Jun
  7. 2475°1254°7Jul
  8. 2475°1254°8Aug
  9. 1967°948°11Sep
  10. 1253°440°16Oct
  11. 440°-228°19Nov
  12. 235°-424°21Dec

Bars span the average daily low to high. Numbers under the drop are rainy days per month (1mm or more) — hover a month for its total rainfall. Jul is typically driest at 7 days (39mm); Jan the wettest at 22 days (351mm).

Average monthly temperature and rainfall in Whistler
MonthAverage highAverage lowRainy daysTotal rainfall
Jan2°C-3°C22351mm
Feb2°C-5°C17157mm
Mar5°C-3°C17149mm
Apr8°C-1°C14131mm
May15°C4°C13103mm
Jun19°C8°C17105mm
Jul24°C12°C739mm
Aug24°C12°C862mm
Sep19°C9°C11136mm
Oct12°C4°C16242mm
Nov4°C-2°C19297mm
Dec2°C-4°C21281mm

Weather data by Open-Meteo.com

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