Whistler weather in October (British Columbia, Canada)

How is the weather in Whistler in October? This guide provides all the details you need.

In October, Whistler generally has low temperatures and heavy snow/rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 7°C, while nights can cool down to about -2°C.

Whistler in October falls under the rainy season with heavy snow/rainfall, averaging around 236 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 15 days of snow/rain are anticipated.

The area enjoys a balanced 109 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, October may not be the ideal month 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 October

Min Temperature -2°C  

Max Temperature 7°C  

Chance of Rain 48%  

Precipitation 236 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Humidity 70%  

Sunshine 109 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 32%  

Where to go in Canada in October

Find out more about the weather in Canada in October 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 October?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

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

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

4/10

Walking

4/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

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