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 10.24 m (33.6 feet)
.
Whistler Historical Snowfall
|
Year
|
11/12
|
10/11
|
09/10
|
08/09
|
07/08
|
06/07
|
|
Month
|
cm
|
in
|
cm
|
in
|
cm
|
in
|
cm
|
in
|
cm
|
in
|
cm
|
in
|
|
November
|
312
|
123
|
266
|
105
|
560
|
220
|
150
|
59
|
416
|
167
|
416
|
164
|
|
December
|
137
|
54
|
363
|
143
|
148
|
58
|
169
|
67
|
260
|
102
|
275
|
108
|
|
January
|
|
|
195
|
77
|
291
|
115
|
118
|
47
|
264
|
104
|
254
|
100
|
|
February
|
|
|
259
|
102
|
132
|
52
|
143
|
56
|
100
|
39
|
147
|
58
|
|
March
|
|
|
315
|
124
|
222
|
87
|
236
|
93
|
170
|
67
|
198
|
78
|
|
April
|
|
|
143
|
56
|
107
|
42
|
72
|
28
|
55
|
22
|
103
|
40
|
|
May
|
|
|
38
|
15
|
34
|
13
|
42
|
17
|
8
|
3
|
23
|
9
|
|
ANNUAL TOTAL
|
449
|
177
|
1579
|
622
|
1494
|
587
|
930
|
367
|
1019
|
401
|
1416
|
557
|
Previous Years
|
Year
|
05/06
|
04/05
|
03/04
|
02/03
|
01/02
|
|
Month
|
cm
|
in
|
cm
|
in
|
cm
|
in
|
cm
|
in
|
cm
|
in
|
|
November
|
114.5
|
45
|
81
|
31
|
178
|
70
|
110
|
43
|
151
|
59
|
|
December
|
139
|
55
|
130
|
51
|
300
|
118
|
335
|
132
|
377
|
148
|
|
January
|
469
|
185
|
42
|
16
|
201
|
79
|
178
|
70
|
164
|
65
|
|
February
|
112
|
44
|
47
|
18
|
111
|
44
|
54
|
21
|
231
|
91
|
|
March
|
243
|
97
|
143
|
56
|
159
|
63
|
336
|
132
|
149
|
59
|
|
April
|
103
|
40
|
197
|
78
|
20
|
8
|
194
|
76
|
51
|
20
|
|
May
|
11
|
4
|
45
|
18
|
6
|
2
|
23
|
9
|
41
|
16
|
|
ANNUAL TOTAL
|
1191.5
|
470
|
685
|
268
|
975
|
384
|
1230
|
483
|
1164
|
458
|
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.
|
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 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
|
360 inches / 30 ft / 9.14 m per year on summit
|
What clothing should I pack?
Whistler is quite a laid back, 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
Mountain range 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 essentials
-
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.