Whistler Weather History & Stats
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 10.8 metres / 426 inches / 35.5 feet per year.
Whistler Historical Snowfall (cm)
| Year/Month |
23/24 |
22/23 |
21/22 |
20/21 |
19/20 |
18/19 |
17/18 |
16/17 |
15/16 |
14/15 |
13/14 |
12/13 |
11/12 |
10/11 |
09/10 |
08/09 |
07/08 |
06/07 |
05/06 |
04/05 |
03/04 |
| November |
99 |
119 |
259 |
206 |
21 |
88 |
366 |
318 |
168 |
133 |
112 |
217 |
312 |
266 |
500 |
150 |
416 |
416 |
115 |
81 |
178 |
| December |
169 |
202 |
239 |
192 |
165 |
373 |
133 |
189 |
338 |
160 |
74 |
343 |
137 |
363 |
148 |
169 |
260 |
275 |
139 |
130 |
300 |
| January |
193 |
174 |
226 |
340 |
477 |
247 |
379 |
134 |
173 |
104 |
123 |
117 |
244 |
195 |
291 |
118 |
264 |
254 |
469 |
42 |
201 |
| February |
181 |
142 |
61 |
131 |
116 |
124 |
115 |
162 |
206 |
79 |
238 |
128 |
151 |
259 |
132 |
143 |
100 |
147 |
112 |
47 |
111 |
| March |
261 |
111 |
113 |
195 |
145 |
54 |
126 |
320 |
318 |
123 |
270 |
228 |
405 |
315 |
222 |
236 |
170 |
198 |
243 |
143 |
159 |
| April |
- |
195 |
176 |
52 |
26 |
71 |
120 |
173 |
31 |
69 |
76 |
60 |
133 |
143 |
107 |
72 |
55 |
103 |
103 |
197 |
20 |
| May |
- |
0 |
65 |
NR |
15 |
0 |
0 |
11 |
23 |
4 |
12 |
19 |
7 |
38 |
34 |
42 |
8 |
23 |
11 |
45 |
6 |
| Annual Total |
- |
943 |
1139 |
1116 |
965 |
957 |
1239 |
1307 |
1257 |
672 |
905 |
1112 |
1389 |
1579 |
1494 |
930 |
1019 |
1416 |
1192 |
685 |
975 |
Average Whistler Village Temperatures
Due to Whistler’s coastal proximity, temperatures are moderate through the winter season, rarely dipping below -10°C (12°F) in the valley 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.
|
Daily Highs |
Daily Lows |
| °C |
°F |
°C |
°F |
| January |
-2°C |
28°F |
-8°C |
18°F |
| February |
3°C |
37°F |
-5°C |
23°F |
| March |
8°C |
46°F |
-3°C |
27°F |
| April |
11°C |
52°F |
2°C |
36°F |
| May |
17°C |
62°F |
7°C |
44°F |
| June |
21°C |
70°F |
9°C |
48°F |
| July |
27°C |
80°F |
11°C |
52°F |
| August |
27°C |
80°F |
11°C |
52°F |
| September |
20°C |
68°F |
8°C |
46°F |
| October |
16°C |
60°F |
3°C |
38°F |
| November |
5°C |
41°F |
-1°C |
30°F |
| December |
-1°C |
30°F |
-5°C |
23°F |
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 |
What clothing should I pack?
Whistler is quite a laidback, casual ski town. Even for fine dining, smart-casual attire is appropriate. As far as what to wear for the great outdoors, remember that you are in the Coast Mountains of British Columbia and the weather can change dramatically throughout the day, no matter what the season.
Here are some tips for how to dress while in Whistler:
- Layer clothing so you can adjust accordingly
- A shell with a protective hood and lightweight jacket underneath are essential
- Fleece hats and gloves work well in winter, spring, and fall
- Good quality hiking boots with waterproof soles in any season if you're out trekking
- A light shirt, turtleneck, thin fleece and wind/water proof GORE-TEX shell (a waterproof, breathable fabric)
- T-shirts and shorts are appropriate during the summer months as temperatures rise, however, if you are hiking, make sure you are prepared for sudden changes in weather.
If you forget something at home, don't worry. Whistler has plenty of shops and clothing stores where you can find everything you might need.
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