What’s the climate like in Whistler?
The current climate in Whistler features temperatures ranging from a high of 25°C to a low of 0°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 12°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around -5°C and in the warmer months around 11°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Whistler in recent years was 42°C in June 2021. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -18°C in December 2021.
On average, Whistler gets 2088 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 858 cm is snowfall. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation each year.
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Best time to visit Whistler?
The best time to visit Whistler for sunny weather is May through September. During this period, you'll have nice temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Whistler. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.
Climate Table of Whistler
The climate table of Whistler shows the average temperatures, rainfall, snow, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| Temp. max (°C) | 1 | 2 | 7 | 11 | 19 | 20 | 25 | 25 | 19 | 11 | 4 | 0 |
| Temp. min (°C) | -3 | -4 | -2 | 1 | 6 | 8 | 11 | 12 | 8 | 3 | -1 | -4 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 748 | 106 | 120 | 52 | 73 | 41 | 41 | 29 | 70 | 189 | 234 | 385 |
| Snow (cm) | 258 | 93 | 110 | 25 | 14 | 0,1 | 0 | 0 | 0,1 | 31 | 120 | 207 |
| UV Index | 2 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 12°C
- Highest temperature: 25°C in July and August
- Lowest temperature: 0°C in December
- Precipitation*: 2088 mm per year, averaging 174 mm per month
- Snowfall: 858 cm per year
- Driest months: 29 mm in August, 41 mm in June and July
- Wettest months: 748 mm in January, 385 mm in December and 234 mm in November
*Precipitation is measured as a combination of rain, snow, and hail
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Average Temperature per Month in Whistler
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Whistler, Canada. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Whistler
This graph shows how much rainfall Whistler, Canada, gets on average per month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of rainfall is measured in millimeters, and the average is calculated based on the recorded rainfall per month from past years.
Average Snowfall per Month in Whistler
This graph shows how much snow Whistler, Canada, gets on average per month. The amount of snowfall is measured in centimeters and the average is calculated based on the recorded snowfall per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Whistler
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Whistler, Canada. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Whistler
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Whistler, Canada. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Whistler
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Whistler, Canada, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimeters, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
Total Yearly Snowfall in Whistler
This chart shows the total yearly snowfall in Whistler, Canada, over the past few years. The total yearly snowfall, measured in centimeters, is the sum of all the snow that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average Weather in Whistler by Month
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