Climate Insights for Whistler Village
Squamish-Lillooet Regional District, British Columbia, Canada
Climate Overview
The climate in Whistler Village is cool. The average annual temperature is 3°C and approximately 2,575 mm of precipitation falls per year. Whistler Village receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Whistler Village is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, June. The coldest months are February, December, January, when temperatures can drop to -8°C. Whistler Village experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.The climate in Whistler Village is cool. The average annual temperature is 37°F and approximately 101.4 in of precipitation falls per year. Whistler Village receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Whistler Village is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, June. The coldest months are February, December, January, when temperatures can drop to 17°F. Whistler Village experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.
Temperature
Temperatures in Whistler Village vary considerably across the year, with a 28°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 20°C with a mean of 13°C. The coldest month is February, when overnight lows fall to -8°C and the daily average is -6°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 8°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 7°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Whistler Village vary considerably across the year, with a 50°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 67°F with a mean of 56°F. The coldest month is February, when overnight lows fall to 17°F and the daily average is 22°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 14°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 12°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Whistler Village is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2,575 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 215 mm per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 400 mm of rainfall. January and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 69 mm. That's 332 mm less than November, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic. Whistler Village receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 1769cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is January, with approximately 339cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.Whistler Village is a very wet location, receiving approximately 101.4 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 8.5 in per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 15.7 in of rainfall. January and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 2.7 in. That's 13.1 in less than November, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic. Whistler Village receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 696in annually from January through December. The snowiest month is January, with approximately 133in. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.
Wind
Whistler Village is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 4km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is June, averaging 4km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 4km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 0km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Whistler Village is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 3mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is June, averaging 3mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 3mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 0mph between the calmest and windiest months.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Whistler Village based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Whistler Village based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in inches (in) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.