Whistler Climate by Month
The climate in Whistler is cold and temperate. It usually rains more in winter than in summer. The average annual temperature is round 6°C.
Average day and night temperature
The climate in Whistler is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. Typically, daytime temperatures range from a pleasant 19°C in August to a very cold -3°C in the coolest month, December. Nights are cooler, with temperatures generally dropping to -9°C, particularly during the colder months.
The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year
Precipitation and rainy days
Whistler has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 2336 mm of rain/snowfall per year. The climate in Whistler shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect heavy snowfall in November, with an average of 343 mm of precipitation over 18 snowy days. In contrast, July offers drier and sunnier days, with around 80 mm of rainfall over 10 rainy days.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
Sunshine over the year
For those who appreciate different seasons, Whistler serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 8.3 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 1 hour of daily sunlight.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is low throughout the year in Whistler.
Relative humidity over the year
The best time of year to visit Whistler in Canada
Other facts from our historical weather data:August has an average maximum temperature of 19°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is December with an average maximum temperature of -3°C.
November tops the wettest month list with 343 mm of rainfall.
July is the driest month with 80 mm of precipitation.
July is the sunniest month with an average of 250 hours of sunshine.
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