Whistler weather in December (British Columbia, Canada)

What's the typical weather in Whistler for December? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

In December, Whistler tends to experience very low temperatures and heavy snowfall. Enjoy the winter season during this month. Expect temperatures to climb to -3°C during the day, with nighttime readings dropping to -9°C. This is usually the coldest month of the year, so be sure to prepare with plenty of winter gear.

Precipitation

Whistler in December falls under the rainy season with heavy snowfall, averaging around 300 mm for the month. Records from the past 30 years suggest that around 17 days will experience snow.

Average sunshine

With limited sunshine this month, there are about 30 hours of sun. It's ideal for those who prefer a cooler, cloudier climate.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Whistler. July and August typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Whistler, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature -9°C  

Max Temperature -3°C  

Chance of Rain 57%  

Precipitation 300 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Humidity 87%  

Sunshine 30 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 12%  

Where to go in Canada in December

Find out more about the weather in Canada and which places have the best travel 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 this month?

Visitors traveling to Whistler should plan on bringing winter clothes, snow boots and a warm winter coat. There will be periods of snow.

What To Do

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

Swimming

1/10

Cycling

1/10

Walking

1/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

1/10

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