Average Monthly Sunshine in Whistler

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Whistler receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Seasonal sunshine in Whistler varies. It peaks at 250 hours in July and drops to 30 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 1680 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Whistler, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 8.3 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 1 hour per day.

Whistler’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Whistler enjoys an average of 1680 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

In Barcelona, Spain, there are 2530 hours of sunshine annually and is a city that can be visited year-round.

In contrast, Brussels, Belgium, receives only about 1590 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Oslo, Norway, receives approximately 1690 hours of sunshine annually.

Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 2770 hours of sunshine annually, with long, sunny summers.

Other climate information

November, Whistler’s wettest month, receives 88 mm of snowfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 1°C. During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 19°C.

For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Whistler Precipitation page.