Whistler Weather Forecast
Whistler weather: 70°F, overcast. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Whistler weather in April
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Climate in Whistler 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 | 39° | 25° | 8,9 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| February | 38° | 23° | 5,5 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| March | 43° | 27° | 10,4 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| April | 51° | 32° | 3,3 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| May | 58° | 39° | 2,8 in | ★★★★☆ |
| June | 65° | 46° | 2,8 in | ★★★★☆ |
| July | 74° | 54° | 1,7 in | ★★★★★ |
| August | 76° | 55° | 2,0 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 68° | 50° | 4,4 in | ★★★★☆ |
| October | 52° | 39° | 9,1 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| November | 41° | 30° | 9,2 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| December | 40° | 29° | 13,8 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Climate type: Subarctic. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Best time to visit Whistler
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.
What to pack, what to skip
- Sunglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
- Layers - the daily swing is 59°F, so mornings feel nothing like afternoons
- A packable rain shell - 5 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.
How Whistler compares with nearby places
Annual averages, and the difference against Whistler.
| Place | Distance | Avg temp | vs here | Annual rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garibaldi Provincial Park | 13 mi | 37°F | 40°F cooler | 79 in |
| Stanley Park | 57 mi | 51°F | +38°F warmer | 72 in |
| Gastown | 58 mi | 51°F | +38°F warmer | 72 in |
| Vancouver | 58 mi | 51°F | +38°F warmer | 72 in |
| Vancouver International Airport | 64 mi | 52°F | +38°F warmer | 72 in |
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Whistler?
Whistler is a city in British Columbia. Its coordinates are 50.1163, -122.9574. It lies in North America.
What is the weather like in Whistler right now?
It is currently 70°F (21°C) with overcast. Humidity is 66% and wind is 8 mph.
When is the best time to visit Whistler?
July and August offer the most comfortable conditions in Whistler, which has a subarctic climate. January, March and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Whistler in?
Whistler observes America/Vancouver (UTC-07:00). The local time is 5:50 PM.
How many people live in Whistler?
Whistler has a population of approximately 14.000.
What is the nearest airport to Whistler?
The closest airports are Vancouver International Airport (YVR), 64 mi away and Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA), 187 mi away.
What are the top things to do in Whistler?
Popular options include Garibaldi Provincial Park, Stanley Park, Vancouver Island, Deception Pass State Park, North Cascades National Park and Olympic National Park.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (cities-supported) - 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 26, 2026 at 5:50 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
