Whistler Weather
Whistler experiences cool wet winters, and dry warm summers. On average Whistler receives approximately 11 days with temperatures over 30 °C (86 °F), and approximately 24 days on average with temperatures falling below -10 °C (14 °F). Located in the Coast Mountain Range of British Columbia, Canada, Whistler is actually a temperate rainforest with it’s most wettest months being November to March.
Located in the Coast Mountain Range of British Columbia, Canada, Whistler Blackcomb consistently offers the most reliable snow conditions, receiving an average annual snowfall of 11.63 metres / 458 inches / 38.2 ft per year.
Historical Weather Data for Whistler, BC
| Average Temperature | 13.4 °C | |
|---|---|---|
| Average Maximum Temperature | 19.6 °C | |
| Average Minimum Temperature | 7.2 °C | |
| Frequency of Precipitation | 46% | |
| Highest Temperature (1977-2006) | 32.1 °C | 1982 |
| Lowest Temperature (1977-2006) | 2.6 °C | 1989 |
| Greatest Precipitation (1977-2006) | 13.4 mm | 1994 |
| Greatest Rainfall (1977-2006) | 13.4 mm | 1994 |
| Greatest Snowfall (1977-2006) | 0.0 cm | 1977 |
| Most Snow on the Ground (1980-2006) | 0.0 cm | 1981 |
Average Alpine Temperatures
Temperatures are approximately 7 to 10°C cooler on top of the mountain than in the Valley. Due to Whistler’s coastal proximity, temperatures are moderate through the winter season, rarely dipping below -10°C (12°F) in the Village and -15°C (5°F) in the alpine during the coldest part of the year. Expect -5°C (22°F) average daily alpine temperatures during most of the winter months.
December to February |
Low: -12°C / 11°F |
High: -5°C / 23°F |
|---|---|---|
March to May |
Low: -8°C / 19°F |
High: 5°C / 42°F |
Average Snowfall |
11.63 metres / 458 inches / 38.2 ft per year on summit |
