- Temperature
- -10 to 19°C
Updated July 2026 · Sources cited: weather-and-climate.com, en.climate-data.org
Good to know
Good to Know
- Whistler is a temperate rainforest; October to March is the pronounced rainy/snowy season with precipitation falling as snow at higher elevations.
- Winter temperatures rarely dip below –10°C (50°F) in the village, though alpine areas can reach –15°C (59°F). Summer nights cool rapidly; bring a light jacket even in August.
- December is the snowiest month on the mountain, but January–February offer the most reliable base and powder preservation due to accumulated depth from November.
- Mid-winter brings peak crowds (Dec 20–Jan 5) and highest prices. Shoulder seasons (November, March–April) offer better value and lighter crowds with still-excellent snow.
- Summer is the second-peak season (June–August); weekdays in June and late August have 40–50% fewer visitors than weekends.
- Snow remains on the ground from late October through April; plan winter-sport activities accordingly.
Overview
Whistler has a cold, temperate mountain climate with distinct seasons. Winters are long and snowy; summers are moderately warm and dry. Annual precipitation is significant and unevenly distributed, with a distinct rainy season from October to March.
Snowfall
- Annual Total Mm
- 3792
- Snowfall Months
- January through May, September through December
- Annual Total Inches
- 149
- Peak Snowfall Month
- December (848 mm)
- Snowfall Days Per Year
- 99.7
- Snowpack Depth Mid Winter Cm
- 62
- Note
- On-mountain snowfall averages 11.63 metres annually; significantly higher at elevation due to lapse rate
Best Months
Sightseeing
- September for mild weather and thinner crowds
Winter Sports
- December–February for deepest base
- March for 'Powder Month'
Summer Activities
- July–August for warmest weather and lowest rainfall
Worst Months
- Visitor Overlap
- December–February peak season; July–August summer peak
Weather Perspective
- October–December transition period: wet and cold
- January–February: coldest; December–February most crowded and expensive
Precipitation
- Driest Month
- July (60–80 mm)
- Rainy Season
- October to March (highest precipitation)
- Wettest Month
- November (343 mm)
- Annual Total Mm
- 2336
- Annual Total Inches
- 92
Temperature Ranges
Peak Season
- Label
- Winter (December–February)
- Average Low Celsius
- -10
- Average High Celsius
- -2
- Average Low Fahrenheit
- 14
- Average High Fahrenheit
- 28
- Note
- Coldest and snowiest months; December through February average -2°C (28°F) to -11°C (12°F)
Shoulder Fall
- Label
- Fall (September–November)
- Average Low Celsius
- 2
- Average High Celsius
- 10
- Average Low Fahrenheit
- 36
- Average High Fahrenheit
- 50
- Note
- September is mild and quieter; October–November cooling with increasing precipitation
Off Peak Summer
- Label
- Summer (July–August)
- Average Low Celsius
- 6
- Average High Celsius
- 19
- Average Low Fahrenheit
- 43
- Average High Fahrenheit
- 66
- Note
- Warmest and driest months; July and August are optimal for hiking and outdoor activities
Shoulder Spring
- Label
- Spring (March–May)
- Average Low Celsius
- -8
- Average High Celsius
- 0
- Average Low Fahrenheit
- 18
- Average High Fahrenheit
- 32
- Note
- Transitional; March is 'Powder Month' with continued snowfall; May warms toward 10°C (50°F)
AI-generated estimateData refreshed July 2026
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