AI-generatedWhistler at a glance
- Best time
- Jul – Aug
- Warmest month
- Aug · 22°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,820 h
- Rain a year
- 2,803 mm
- Climate
- Continental
- Time zone
- UTC−8 / UTC−7
- Elevation
- 673 m
Climate in Whistler
Whistler has warm to hot summers and cold winters with occasional snow. August is the warmest month with average highs of 22 °C, while December is the coolest at −1 °C. With around 1,820 hours of sunshine a year, Whistler is moderately sunny; July is the sunniest month with 9.0 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Poor
Best time to visit: July – August
Best for skiing: November – April
Keep in mindSnow
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 3°
- Midday, 13:00: about 9°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 9°
- Evening, 20:00: about 7°
- Night, 23:00: about 5°
07:3218:23
Cold evenings: bring a warm jacket.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 07:12–08:16 · evening 17:39–18:43
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:59–07:12 · evening 18:43–18:56
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
What is the weather like in Whistler in October?
In October, Whistler is cold: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. It rains often – on about 17 days, adding up to 309 mm. Snow falls on about 8 days. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Whistler.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 51 min07:32 – 18:23
- UV index
- 2 · lowclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 6 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 77 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Snow days
- 8 days1 cm or more of fresh snowAll months
- Time zone
- UTC−7America/Vancouver
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %36 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %10 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %5 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Mountain air”.
What to pack in October
- Warm jacket
- Hat, scarf & gloves
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Sunshine hours in Whistler
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 3.6 of 10.9 hours of daylight in Whistler, 33 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
UV index in Whistler
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 2 · lowLittle protection needed; sunglasses on bright days.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 8).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 60 min
- Fair skin
- about 75 min
- Light brown skin
- about 105 min
- Olive skin
- over 2 h
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen it, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Rain in Whistler: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Whistler has about 17 rainy days with 309 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Whistler
How breezy and how cloudy Whistler is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Whistler typically peaks at 6 km/h during the day: Beaufort 2, light air.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 77 % of the sky over Whistler: mostly cloudy, with about 3.6 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat and humidity in Whistler
How often the day gets hot in Whistler (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Whistler has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 10 °C: pleasant. Heat plays no part this month.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Snow in Whistler
When Whistler is likely to be white: the chance of seeing snow during a week's stay, the days with fresh snow and how much falls. Tap a month to select it.
Snow calendar
- hardly any
- possible
- likely
- very likely
In October, Whistler has about 8 days with at least 1 cm of fresh snow, 44 cm in total. The chance of seeing snow during a week's stay is 56 out of 100: likely. On the slopes at about 1,500 m, the ski season usually runs Nov – Apr.
Snow days bring at least 1 cm of fresh snow. Fresh snow comes from ERA5 snowfall (1996–2025) at the height of the place, not on the slopes above it; the snow chance also weighs whether the snow settles. An estimate from climate averages, not a snow report.
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Whistler
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Frost below 0°
- Cold 0–8°
- Cool 8–15°
ColdOctober: nights around 3°. The room should be heated.
The coolest nights are in December (−5°), the warmest in August (12°). Nights fall below 8 °C on average from October to May, so the room should be heated.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 0 | 0° | −5° | 2.2 h | 20 | 377 |
| FebruaryFeb | 7 | 2° | −5° | 3.6 h | 16 | 224 |
| MarchMar | 3 | 4° | −2° | 3.9 h | 20 | 311 |
| AprilApr | 22 | 8° | 1° | 5.9 h | 16 | 189 |
| MayMay | 49 | 13° | 4° | 6.6 h | 16 | 138 |
| JuneJun | 66 | 16° | 8° | 6.9 h | 17 | 125 |
| JulyJul | 87 | 22° | 12° | 9.0 h | 10 | 77 |
| AugustAug | 83 | 22° | 12° | 8.1 h | 11 | 94 |
| SeptemberSep | 71 | 17° | 9° | 5.8 h | 13 | 167 |
| OctoberOct | 22 | 10° | 3° | 3.6 h | 17 | 309 |
| NovemberNov | 0 | 3° | −2° | 2.3 h | 20 | 411 |
| DecemberDec | 0 | −1° | −5° | 1.9 h | 20 | 382 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
50.12° N, 122.95° W · 673 m · America/Vancouver
Best time to visit Whistler
The best time to visit Whistler is from July to August. Hiking and mountain trips are best from June to September, when the trails are largely free of snow. Rain is most frequent in March and from November to January; the wettest month is November with 411 mm.
Whistler through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Whistler in spring
Mar – May
Poor
- 4–13 °C by day
- 6 h of sun a day
- 52 rainy days in all
Whistler in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 16–22 °C by day
- 8 h of sun a day
- 37 rainy days in all
Whistler in autumn
Sep – Nov
Poor
- 3–17 °C by day
- 4 h of sun a day
- 50 rainy days in all
Whistler in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- -1–2 °C by day
- 3 h of sun a day
- 56 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Whistler for you.
Your best months: July – August
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Whistler
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
July has the better holiday weather in Whistler: score 87 against 22. In July, days are 12 °C warmer than in October. July has 7 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 5 hours longer a day in July.
| Month | October | July |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 22 | 87better |
| Day high | 10° | 22° |
| Night low | 3° | 12° |
| Sunshine | 3.6 h | 9.0 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 17 | 10better |
| Rainfall | 309 mm | 77 mmbetter |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Hiking & mountain trips
Jun – Sep
13–27 °C in the village, little snow
Rainy months
Mar, Nov – Jan
18 or more rainy days, often short showers and storms
Snow
Oct – May
Snow on 2 or more days
Best for skiing
Nov – Apr
Estimated snow conditions on slopes at about 1,500 m, from snowfall, temperature and sunshine. A climate estimate, not a snow report.
Whistler month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
0January0° · 2 h
In January, Whistler is freezing cold: daytime highs average 0 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−5 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 2 hours a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 20 days, totalling 377 mm. Snow falls on about 18 days. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Whistler.
Whistler in January7February2° · 4 h
In February, Whistler is freezing cold: daytime highs average 2 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−5 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 16 days, totalling 224 mm. Snow falls on about 15 days. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Whistler.
Whistler in February3March4° · 4 h
In March, Whistler is cold: daytime highs average 4 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−2 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. It rains often – on about 20 days, adding up to 311 mm. Snow falls on about 18 days. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Whistler.
Whistler in March22April8° · 6 h
In April, Whistler is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 189 mm. Snow falls on about 12 days. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Whistler.
Whistler in April49May13° · 7 h
In May, Whistler is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 138 mm. Snow falls on about 5 days. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Whistler.
Whistler in May66June16° · 7 h
In June, Whistler is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It rains often – on about 17 days, adding up to 125 mm. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Whistler.
Whistler in June87July22° · 9 h
In July, Whistler is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. With around 9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 77 mm in total. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Whistler.
Whistler in July83August22° · 8 h
In August, Whistler is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 94 mm in total. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Whistler.
Whistler in August71September17° · 6 h
In September, Whistler is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 167 mm in total. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Whistler.
Whistler in September22October10° · 4 h
In October, Whistler is cold: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. It rains often – on about 17 days, adding up to 309 mm. Snow falls on about 8 days. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Whistler.
Whistler in October0November3° · 2 h
In November, Whistler is freezing cold: daytime highs average 3 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−2 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 2 hours a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 20 days, totalling 411 mm. Snow falls on about 16 days. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Whistler.
Whistler in November0December-1° · 2 h
In December, Whistler is freezing cold: daytime highs average −1 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−5 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 2 hours a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 20 days, totalling 382 mm. Snow falls on about 19 days. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Whistler.
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Whistler vs. Squamish
In October Squamish has the better holiday weather (score 45 vs. 22). During the day Squamish is 4 °C warmer than Whistler.
| in October | Whistler | Squamish |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 22 | 45 |
| Daytime high | 10° | 14° |
| Sea | – | 12° |
| Sunshine | 4 h | 4 h |
| Rainy days | 17 | 17 |
| Best time | Jul – Aug | Jul – Aug |
Through the year
Canada in October: the best places
In October, Whistler ranks 23 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
- Osoyoos (Okanagan)14°58
- 2Kelowna14°57
- 3Summerland13°54
- 4Penticton (Okanagan)14°54
- 5Calgary11°48
- 6Kamloops13°44
- 7Saskatoon10°41
- 8Regina10°40
- 23WhistlerThis page10°22
Planning a trip to Whistler
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Whistler in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Whistler has its best school-holiday weather during the Easter holidays (ski score 95) and its weakest during October half-term (score 22).
- 95
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Excellent · ski conditionsBest holidays
- 7 °C by day
- 5.3 h of sun a day
- 17 rainy days a month
Good for: Skiing
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 52
May half-term
May – Jun
Fair
- 13 °C by day
- 6.7 h of sun a day
- 16 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
- 84
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Excellent
- 22 °C by day
- 8.4 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 22
October half-term
Oct
Poor
- 10 °C by day
- 3.6 h of sun a day
- 17 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
- 86
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Excellent · ski conditions
- 0 °C by day
- 2.1 h of sun a day
- 20 rainy days a month
Good for: Skiing
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 9 h 30 min
- Distance
- 7,480 km
- Time zone
- UTC−7
- Jet lag
- About 5 days (8 h west)
Rule of thumb for flying west: for a few days before, stay up a little later, and get afternoon and evening light at your destination.
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Frequently asked questions about Whistler
When is the best time to visit Whistler?
The best time to visit Whistler is from July to August. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Whistler?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 22 °C and nights around 12 °C. December is the coolest month at −1 °C.
When does it rain most in Whistler?
Rain is most frequent in March and from November to January; the wettest month is November with 411 mm. The driest month is July with 77 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Whistler get?
Whistler gets around 1,820 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 9.0 hours a day; in December there are 1.9 hours a day.
What time zone is Whistler in?
Whistler uses the time zone America/Vancouver: UTC−8 in January and UTC−7 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Whistler?
A nonstop flight from London to Whistler takes about 9 h 30 min, for a straight-line distance of about 7,480 km.
Which school holidays are best for Whistler?
Whistler has its best school-holiday weather during the Easter holidays (ski score 95) and its weakest during October half-term (score 22). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 95 (Ski), May half-term 52, Summer holidays 84, October half-term 22, Christmas holidays 86 (Ski).
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