Whistler weather
Ten-year climate averages, month by month
Whistler in september
Current month averages, based on ten years of records. Read the full guide →
Whistler is a Canadian resort town in British Columbia's Coast Mountains. Whistler Blackcomb is the largest ski resort in North America and hosted 2010 Winter Olympics alpine events.
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Whistler weather — FAQ
Q01What is the ideal season to travel to Whistler?
What is the ideal season to travel to Whistler?
The best months to visit Whistler are July, August. February-March the Blackcomb Glacier opens and the World Ski and Snowboard Festival brings 40,000 people for freeride comps and free base concerts.
Q02When does Whistler reach its peak summer heat?
When does Whistler reach its peak summer heat?
August runs the highest averages in Whistler, with typical daytime highs of 25°C (77°F). August 28C afternoons see locals mountain-biking the A-Line downhill trail then swimming at Lost Lake where the water hits 20C by late month.
Q03When is winter at its deepest in Whistler?
When is winter at its deepest in Whistler?
December brings the lowest averages, with daytime highs near 1°C (34°F). January averages -6C and the Peak 2 Peak gondola between mountains gets rimed shut for hours; locals warm up at Merlin's or the Longhorn apres-ski.
Q04What is the wettest time of year in Whistler?
What is the wettest time of year in Whistler?
November typically records the highest monthly rainfall — around 342mm on average. November 'pineapple express' warm storms dump rain up to 2000m elevation, ruining the early ski base; the Sea to Sky highway landslides close for hours.
Q05What kind of climate does Whistler have?
What kind of climate does Whistler have?
Whistler, Canada has mild summers, cold winters, a distinct rainy season. Whistler village is an entirely constructed 1975 pedestrian resort — no real town existed here before. The locals are seasonal Australians (Aussies), Brits, and Quebecois lifties working for a season pass. Learn 'apres' (afternoon drinking after skiing) — it's a verb here. The Peak 2 Peak gondola holds the world record for unsupported span. The Sea to Sky highway from Vancouver has better views than most European alpine drives; drive it in daylight. Skip the village restaurants and drive to Pemberton for Mile One Eating House or Big Sky Golf's clubhouse. You can read the detailed month-by-month breakdown on this page.