Whistler weather in August (British Columbia, Canada)

Planning a trip to Whistler in August? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In August, Whistler generally has pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. August falls within the summer season. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 19°C, while night temperatures can drop to 7°C. On average, it has the peak temperatures of the year.

Whistler in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 88 mm for the month. Typically around 9 days of rainfall is expected.

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 241 hours of sunshine. This amount of sunlight does not only brightens the days but also contributes to a cheerful ambiance in the area during this month.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, August is a prime time to visit Whistler. July and August typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Whistler climate page with graphs.

 

Whistler, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 7°C  

Max Temperature 19°C  

Chance of Rain 31%  

Precipitation 88 mm  

Rainy days 9 days  

Humidity 48%  

Sunshine 241 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 54%  

Where to go in Canada in August

Find out more about the weather in Canada in August and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Whistler in August?

For visitors traveling to Whistler, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in August.

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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