Whistler Weather History
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 914 cm (30 feet).
| Year | 08/09 | 07/08 | 06/07 | 05/06 | 04/05 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month | cm | in | cm | in | cm | in | cm | in | cm | in |
| November | 150 | 59 | 162 | 64 | 416 | 167 | 114.5 | 45 | 81 | 31 |
| December | 169 | 67 | 260 | 102 | 275 | 108 | 139 | 55 | 130 | 51 |
| January | 118 | 47 | 264 | 104 | 254 | 100 | 469 | 185 | 42 | 16 |
| February | 143 | 56 | 103 | 41 | 147 | 58 | 112 | 44 | 47 | 18 |
| March | 236 | 93 | 170 | 67 | 198 | 78 | 243 | 97 | 143 | 56 |
| April | 55 | 22 | 103 | 40 | 103 | 40 | 197 | 78 | ||
| May | 8 | 3 | 23 | 9 | 11 | 4 | 45 | 18 | ||
| Year | 03/04 | 02/03 | 01/02 | 00/01 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month | cm | in | cm | in | cm | in | cm | in |
| November | 178 | 70 | 110 | 43 | 151 | 59 | 87 | 34 |
| December | 300 | 118 | 335 | 132 | 377 | 148 | 171 | 67 |
| January | 201 | 79 | 178 | 70 | 164 | 65 | 163 | 64 |
| February | 111 | 44 | 54 | 21 | 231 | 91 | 53 | 21 |
| March | 159 | 63 | 336 | 132 | 149 | 59 | 124 | 49 |
| April | 20 | 8 | 194 | 76 | 51 | 20 | 137 | 54 |
| May | 6 | 2 | 23 | 9 | 41 | 16 | 71 | 22 |
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.
Average Whistler Village Temperature
| Month | 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 Temperature
| December - February | Low: -12°C / 11°F High: -5°C / 23°F |
|---|---|
| March - May | Low: -8°C / 19°F High: 5°C / 42°F |
| Average Snowfall | 360 inches / 30 ft / 9.14 m per year on summit |
Temperatures are approximately 7 - 10°C cooler on top of the mountain.
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.
What clothing should I pack?
Whistler is quite a laid back and casual town. Even the fancy restaurants don't really require people to dress up.
As far as what to wear during the day, remember that you are in the Coast Mountain range of British Columbia and the weather can change dramatically during the day no matter what the season.
Here are some tips for how to dress while in Whistler:
- Dress in thin layers
- A shell with a protective hood
- Fleece hats and gloves 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 the temperature can get quite warm. 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.
