Whistler, Canada Weather

Canada 🇨🇦 · Local time 15:00
69°
Sunny Feels like 66° · High 69° / Low 50°
Wind
6 mph
Humidity
50%
6 Moderate
Updated just now

Whistler hourly forecast: next 24 hours

Today's high of 69°F (21°C) is about 6°F (3°C) below the typical August high of 75°F (24°C).

Now
4 PM
5 PM
6 PM
7 PM
8 PM
16%
8:09 PM
Sunset
9 PM
18%
10 PM
11 PM
31%
12 AM
31%
1 AM
32%
2 AM
29%
3 AM
30%
4 AM
31%
5 AM
30%
6 AM
38%
6:19 AM
Sunrise
7 AM
43%
8 AM
38%
9 AM
68%
10 AM
51%
11 AM
61%
12 PM
58%
1 PM
51%
2 PM
46%

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Current conditions in detail

Feels like
66°
Wind
6 mph
SSW · gusts 14 mph
Humidity
50%
Visibility
6 mi
Precipitation
0.0 in
9% chance today

Whistler weather tomorrow (Thursday, August 27)

Tomorrow in Whistler looks patchy rain nearby, with a high of 55° and an overnight low of 40°. There is a 88% chance of rain - plan accordingly. Winds top out near 7 mph, and the UV index reaches 3 (moderate).

High / Low
55° / 40°
Precipitation
88%
Sunrise / sunset
06:19 AM / 08:07 PM

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Whistler 14-day forecast

Today
Overcast
High 69° Low 50°
Chance of precipitation: 9%
Thu, Aug 27 Thursday
Patchy rain nearby
High 55° Low 40°
Chance of precipitation: 88%
Fri, Aug 28 Friday
Mist
High 53° Low 40°
Chance of precipitation: 77%
Sat, Aug 29 Saturday
Patchy rain nearby
High 57° Low 38°
Chance of precipitation: 27%
Sun, Aug 30 Sunday
Mist
High 49° Low 37°
Chance of precipitation: 61%
Mon, Aug 31 Monday
Mist
High 39° Low 37°
Chance of precipitation: 92%
Tue, Sep 1 Tuesday
Light rain shower
High 45° Low 35°
Chance of precipitation: 87%
Wed, Sep 2 Wednesday
Light rain shower
High 35° Low 29°
Chance of precipitation: 94%
Thu, Sep 3 Thursday
Light rain shower
High 42° Low 28°
Chance of precipitation: 92%
Fri, Sep 4 Friday
Patchy rain nearby
High 44° Low 32°
Chance of precipitation: 51%
Sat, Sep 5 Saturday
Patchy rain nearby
High 48° Low 31°
Chance of precipitation: 67%
Sun, Sep 6 Sunday
Patchy rain nearby
High 49° Low 35°
Chance of precipitation: 65%
Mon, Sep 7 Monday
Overcast
High 49° Low 40°
Chance of precipitation: 25%
Tue, Sep 8 Tuesday
Sunny
High 72° Low 52°
Chance of precipitation: 2%

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).