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Whistler
Visit in July — score 68/100 · avg high 79°F · 13 rainy days
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Monthly Travel Scores
How we scoreScores reflect weather comfort (35%), dry days (35%), daylight hours (15%), crowd levels (10%), and cost (5%) — weighted for typical travelers preferring warm, dry conditions. Customize weights in the interactive tool.January
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Monthly Weather Data
| Month | Score | Avg °F | High °F | Low °F | Rain Days | Precip (mm) | Daylight | Crowds | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7 | 22° | 35° | -6° | 31 | 245 | 8.3h | Low | Below avg |
| February | 11 | 20° | 34° | -8° | 28 | 142 | 9.8h | Low | Below avg |
| March | 14 | 25° | 35° | -2° | 31 | 198 | 11.5h | Moderate | Below avg |
| April | 19 | 29° | 40° | 8° | 30 | 118 | 13.5h | Moderate | Average |
| May | 30 | 39° | 60° | 20° | 21 | 86 | 15.2h | High | Average |
| June | 39 | 49° | 75° | 33° | 22 | 89 | 16.1h | High | Above avg |
| July | 68 | 56° | 79° | 39° | 13 | 53 | 15.8h | Very High | Above avg |
| August | 57 | 56° | 80° | 38° | 16 | 64 | 14.3h | Very High | Above avg |
| September | 27 | 49° | 75° | 30° | 30 | 121 | 12.4h | High | Average |
| October | 14 | 37° | 61° | 18° | 31 | 200 | 10.4h | Moderate | Average |
| November | 9 | 26° | 41° | -2° | 30 | 289 | 8.7h | Low | Below avg |
| December | 5 | 19° | 34° | -11° | 31 | 242 | 7.9h | Moderate | Below avg |
Seasonal Breakdown
Spring
- Score
- 21/100
- High
- 45°F
- Low
- 9°F
- Rain days
- 27/mo
- Crowds
- moderate
Spring in Whistler (March, April, May) brings average highs of 45°F and lows of 9°F, with about 27 rainy days per month. Expect moderate tourist crowds and average accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 21/100, with May being the strongest month of the season at 30/100.
Summer
- Score
- 55/100
- High
- 78°F
- Low
- 36°F
- Rain days
- 17/mo
- Crowds
- very high
Summer in Whistler (June, July, August) brings average highs of 78°F and lows of 36°F, with about 17 rainy days per month. Expect very high tourist crowds and peak pricing accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 55/100, with July being the strongest month of the season at 68/100.
Fall
- Score
- 17/100
- High
- 59°F
- Low
- 16°F
- Rain days
- 30/mo
- Crowds
- moderate
Fall in Whistler (September, October, November) brings average highs of 59°F and lows of 16°F, with about 30 rainy days per month. Expect moderate tourist crowds and average accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 17/100, with September being the strongest month of the season at 27/100.
Winter
- Score
- 8/100
- High
- 34°F
- Low
- -8°F
- Rain days
- 30/mo
- Crowds
- moderate
Winter in Whistler (December, January, February) brings average highs of 34°F and lows of -8°F, with about 30 rainy days per month. Expect moderate tourist crowds and budget-friendly accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 8/100, with February being the strongest month of the season at 11/100.
Crowd and cost data estimated from regional travel patterns for this destination.
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