Whistler weather in October (British Columbia, Canada)

Curious about the climate in Whistler this October? Wondering about the weather this month? Our guide has all the details you need.

Temperatures

The month of October in Whistler typically includes low temperatures and heavy snow/rainfall. During the day, temperatures can climb to about 7°C. At night, they may fall to a cooler -2°C.

Precipitation

Whistler in October falls under the rainy season with heavy snow/rainfall, averaging around 236 mm for the month. Historically, the month has about 15 days of snow/rain.

Average sunshine

The month brings about 109 hours of sunlight, offering a comfortable mix of sun and shade.

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 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?

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.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

4/10

Walking

4/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

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