Best Time to Visit Whistler for Hiking | Weather by Month

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Outdoor activities Potential

83/100

Excellent

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Best Time

August, July, September

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-5°C – 12°C

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🥾 Planning a hiking trip to Whistler?

The best time to visit Whistler for hiking is August, July, September, when trail conditions are most favorable and the weather is more stable. If you're planning your trip around this period, it can be helpful to look into where to stay and how to organize your hikes in advance.

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Summer offers the most reliable hiking conditions in Whistler, with open trails and longer daylight hours.

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Outdoor activities conditions breakdown

Monthly weather & climate data for Whistler

Month	Climate Score	Predictability	Avg Temp	Max Temp	Rain (mm)	Rain Days	Humidity	Season
January	25Poor Cool temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 78Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	-5°	-1°	158	15.3	97%	wet
February	31Poor Cool temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	-4°	0°	119	13.2	94%	shoulder
March	25Poor Cool temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 78Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	-2°	2°	156	15.9	83%	wet
April	37Poor Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	1°	5°	81	11.1	78%	shoulder
May	35Poor Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	5°	10°	87	12.3	71%	shoulder
June	47Poor Cool temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	8°	13°	101	13.4	70%	shoulder
July	80Excellent Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	12°	17°	54	9.4	61%	shoulder
August	83Excellent Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	12°	18°	53	7.7	59%	shoulder
September	54Suboptimal Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	8°	14°	67	10.4	69%	shoulder
October	27Poor Cool temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	3°	7°	151	13.3	79%	wet
November	23Poor Cool temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 78Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	-3°	0°	171	16.2	95%	wet
December	25Poor Cool temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	-5°	-1°	159	14.6	95%	wet