Whistler, Canada Weather

Canada 🇨🇦 · Local time 17:01
48°
Patchy rain nearby Feels like 47° · High 55° / Low 37°
Wind
4 mph
Humidity
62%
2 Low
Updated 11 min ago

Whistler hourly forecast: next 24 hours

Today's high of 55°F (13°C) is about 9°F (5°C) below the typical September high of 64°F (18°C).

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Sunrise
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Current conditions in detail

Feels like
47°
Wind
4 mph
NNE · gusts 6 mph
Humidity
62%
Pressure
30.05 in
Visibility
6 mi
Precipitation
0.0 in
71% chance today

Whistler weather tomorrow (Wednesday, September 16)

Tomorrow in Whistler looks sunny, with a high of 60° and an overnight low of 42°. Rain is unlikely (3% chance). Winds top out near 2 mph, and the UV index reaches 5 (moderate).

High / Low
60° / 42°
Precipitation
3%
Sunrise / sunset
06:49 AM / 07:23 PM

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Whistler 14-day forecast

Today
Patchy rain nearby
High 55° Low 37°
Chance of precipitation: 71%
Wed, Sep 16 Wednesday
Sunny
High 60° Low 42°
Chance of precipitation: 3%
Thu, Sep 17 Thursday
Sunny
High 63° Low 46°
Chance of precipitation: 2%
Fri, Sep 18 Friday
Sunny
High 60° Low 45°
Chance of precipitation: 4%
Sat, Sep 19 Saturday
Sunny
High 61° Low 43°
Chance of precipitation: 10%
Sun, Sep 20 Sunday
Overcast
High 59° Low 49°
Chance of precipitation: 10%
Mon, Sep 21 Monday
Patchy rain nearby
High 50° Low 42°
Chance of precipitation: 69%
Tue, Sep 22 Tuesday
Sunny
High 49° Low 39°
Chance of precipitation: 17%
Wed, Sep 23 Wednesday
Overcast
High 56° Low 41°
Chance of precipitation: 19%
Thu, Sep 24 Thursday
Overcast
High 58° Low 36°
Chance of precipitation: 59%
Fri, Sep 25 Friday
Partly Cloudy
High 49° Low 34°
Chance of precipitation: 17%
Sat, Sep 26 Saturday
Cloudy
High 54° Low 40°
Chance of precipitation: 6%
Sun, Sep 27 Sunday
Sunny
High 61° Low 46°
Chance of precipitation: 1%
Mon, Sep 28 Monday
Sunny
High 61° Low 48°
Chance of precipitation: 4%

About the weather in Whistler

Whistler spends most of the year cold. August, the warmest month, averages 75°F (24°C) by day - a figure many cities in our dataset pass in early spring - while December holds at 34°F (1°C) with 183 wet days a year across the whole calendar.

Whistler weather: quick facts

  • Hottest month: August - highs near 75°F (24°C)
  • Coldest month: December - highs near 34°F (1°C)
  • Decade extremes (2015-2024): 103°F (39°C) high · -18°F (-28°C) low
  • Wettest month: November (19 rainy days) · Sunniest: July (13.4 h sun/day)
  • Climate type: oceanic
  • Annual swing: 20°C between the average warmest and coolest month · day to night: 8°C
  • Snow: about 110 days a year
  • Months with freezing average lows: 5
  • Average humidity: 76%

Temperatures through the year

July is the brightest month at 13.4 hours of sun a day, against an annual average of 8.0 - duller than about 83% of the cities we track. Warmth peaks in August: highs of 75°F (24°C), lows of 54°F (12°C). December sits at the other end of the year: 34°F (1°C) by day, 24°F (-4°C) at night. Overnight lows average at or below freezing for 5 months, November through March.

Rain, sun and snow

Snow falls on roughly 110 days a year, mostly September through June. November is the wettest month at 13.5 inches (343 mm) over 19 days; July is the driest. Across the gridded 2015-2024 daily record, the highest daily maximum for this location was 103°F (39°C) and the lowest daily minimum -18°F (-28°C).

Season by season

Spring (March through May)

Through spring, Whistler runs cold: 50°F (10°C) by day, 34°F (1°C) after dark, and rain falls on around 47 of the 90 days, plus about 32 snowy days.

Summer (June through August)

Summer in Whistler is mild and warm, with daytime highs averaging 71°F (22°C) and nights around 52°F (11°C); rain falls on around 32 of the 90 days. Daylight is generous - around 12.5 hours of sun a day.

Fall (September through November)

Through fall, Whistler is brisk and cold: 52°F (11°C) by day, 39°F (4°C) after dark, and rain falls on around 48 of the 90 days, plus about 26 snowy days.

Winter (December through February)

Winter in Whistler runs to hard cold, with daytime highs averaging 35°F (2°C) and nights around 25°F (-4°C); rain falls on around 56 of the 90 days, plus about 51 snowy days. Wind sharpens cold like this considerably; pair the forecast winds with the wind speed converter to judge exposed conditions.

Average temperatures in Whistler by month

Monthly averages for Whistler based on 2015–2024 weather data.
MonthHighLow Rain daysPrecipitation SunshineHumidity
January 36° 26° 20 13.0 in 3.5 h/day 83%
February 36° 24° 16 7.0 in 5.2 h/day 78%
March 42° 29° 18 7.8 in 7.1 h/day 77%
April 48° 33° 16 5.6 in 9.0 h/day 75%
May 61° 41° 13 3.5 in 11.4 h/day 72%
June 65° 47° 15 3.7 in 12.0 h/day 73%
July 74° 54° 9 2.1 in 13.4 h/day 69%
August 75° 54° 8 2.6 in 12.0 h/day 68%
September 64° 47° 12 5.5 in 8.8 h/day 77%
October 52° 39° 16 9.7 in 5.8 h/day 80%
November 40° 29° 19 13.5 in 3.9 h/day 82%
December 34° 24° 20 12.1 in 3.3 h/day 82%

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Common questions

What is the best time to visit Whistler?
May to September is the sweet spot for Whistler - these are the warmest and brightest weeks of the year. Expect 68°F (20°C) in the afternoon and around 11 days of rain in a typical month of it. For the same question asked the other way round, see where else is warm in May.
Is there snow in Whistler?
Yes - about 110 days a year carry measurable snowfall, concentrated September through June.
When does Whistler drop below freezing?
Average overnight lows sit at or below 0°C in 5 months of the year, November through March.
When is Whistler at its coldest?
December, with highs of 34°F (1°C) and lows near 24°F (-4°C). The coldest day in the 2015-2024 record fell to -18°F (-28°C).
When is Whistler at its hottest?
August, averaging 75°F (24°C) by day and 54°F (12°C) overnight. The hottest single day in our 2015-2024 record for this location reached 103°F (39°C).
When does it rain most in Whistler?
November, at 13.5 inches (343 mm) over about 19 days. July is the driest month, at 2.1 inches (53 mm).