Best Time to Visit Garibaldi Provincial Park
Best time to visit Garibaldi Provincial Park: July and August. Month-by-month temperature, rainfall and crowd guidance.
Best time to visit Garibaldi Provincial Park
Go in July and August. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: January, March and December - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
Climate in Garibaldi Provincial Park month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31° | 20° | 9,8 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| February | 29° | 17° | 5,8 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| March | 33° | 20° | 10,7 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| April | 41° | 25° | 3,7 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| May | 47° | 33° | 3,0 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| June | 53° | 38° | 2,5 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| July | 64° | 47° | 1,9 in | ★★★★☆ |
| August | 65° | 49° | 2,5 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 58° | 44° | 4,4 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| October | 43° | 33° | 9,2 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| November | 33° | 25° | 10,4 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| December | 32° | 24° | 14,6 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Climate type: Subarctic. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
How Garibaldi Provincial Park compares with nearby places
Annual averages, and the difference against Garibaldi Provincial Park.
| Place | Distance | Avg temp | vs here | Annual rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whistler | 13 mi | 45°F | +40°F warmer | 74 in |
| Stanley Park | 44 mi | 51°F | +46°F warmer | 72 in |
| Gastown | 45 mi | 51°F | +46°F warmer | 72 in |
| Vancouver | 45 mi | 51°F | +46°F warmer | 72 in |
| Vancouver International Airport | 52 mi | 52°F | +46°F warmer | 72 in |
What to pack, what to skip
- A warm mid-layer and gloves for early mornings and evenings
- A packable rain shell - 3 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- If your dates are flexible, avoid January, March and December - historically the least comfortable months here.
Summary
Garibaldi Provincial Park is a state park in British Columbia. Garibaldi Provincial Park is known for a turquoise glacial lake near Whistler.
Right now it is 58°F (15°C) in Garibaldi Provincial Park with clear sky. It feels like 51°F. Today runs from 45°F to 58°F. Chance of precipitation is 1%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.5/10 - excellent - go now.
The best time to visit Garibaldi Provincial Park is July and August. The climate is subarctic. January, March and December tend to be the least comfortable months. August is the warmest month with average highs near 65°F, while February is the coldest with lows near 17°F.
The closest major airport is Vancouver International Airport (YVR), about 52 mi away. Nearby highlights include Stanley Park, Deception Pass State Park, North Cascades National Park and Vancouver Island.
In plain terms. Today is slightly cooler than average for August. The forecast high of 58°F is 6.8°F below the 65°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 3 PM to 6 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. stargazing is the strongest bet in Garibaldi Provincial Park today at 10/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Weather in Garibaldi Provincial Park right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 10:35 PM, Aug 24 local time.
Weekend outlook
🌦️ 54° / 38°
Light drizzle · 44% rain · wind 6 mph
🌦️ 56° / 40°
Light drizzle · 30% rain · wind 6 mph
Things to do in Garibaldi Provincial Park
Attractions, parks and landmarks in and around Garibaldi Provincial Park.
Quick facts about Garibaldi Provincial Park
| Type | State park |
|---|---|
| State | British Columbia |
| Country | Canada |
| Continent | North America |
| Coordinates | 49°55′59.9″N 123°0′0″W (49.9333, -123) |
| Established | 1920 |
| Known for | a turquoise glacial lake near Whistler |
| Local time | 10:35 PM (UTC-07:00) |
| Best months | July and August |
| Climate | Subarctic |
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Garibaldi Provincial Park?
Garibaldi Provincial Park is a state park in British Columbia. Its coordinates are 49.9333, -123. It lies in North America.
What is the weather like in Garibaldi Provincial Park right now?
It is currently 58°F (15°C) with clear sky. Humidity is 38% and wind is 7 mph.
When is the best time to visit Garibaldi Provincial Park?
July and August offer the most comfortable conditions in Garibaldi Provincial Park, which has a subarctic climate. January, March and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Garibaldi Provincial Park in?
Garibaldi Provincial Park observes America/Vancouver (UTC-07:00). The local time is 10:35 PM.
What is the nearest airport to Garibaldi Provincial Park?
The closest airports are Vancouver International Airport (YVR), 52 mi away, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA), 174 mi away and Portland International Airport (PDX), 301 mi away.
What are the top things to do in Garibaldi Provincial Park?
Popular options include Stanley Park, Deception Pass State Park, North Cascades National Park, Vancouver Island, Olympic National Park and Space Needle.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (state-parks) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated August 24, 2026 at 10:35 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
