August · Canada
Best time to visit Whistler in August Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Whistler in August
Average temperature 14°C, 70 mm of rain, about 21 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 78% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
August score
1.7/10
Ranked #10 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 14°C
- Rainfall
- 70 mm
- Humidity
- 78%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 21
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
August in Whistler scores 1.7/10 for snow and ski travel - ranked #10 of 12. Expect around 14°C, 70 mm of rain, and roughly 21 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Peak-to-peak alpine village of ski and bike - best timed for December-March for snow, July-September for alpine.
August in Whistler — off-season conditions
August averages 14°C (58°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.
Rainfall runs 70 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 21 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 14.3 hours of daylight.
It scores 1.7/10 here, 10th of 12 months, against 9.7/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a packable rain layer.
Plan for low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.
Flexible dates? April scores 8 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Whistler in August?
- In August, Whistler averages 14°C, 70 mm of rain, and about 21 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 1.7/10.
- Is August a good time to visit Whistler?
- August earns a 1.7/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Whistler in August?
- Expect about 70 mm of rain in August. Average humidity is 78% and there are about 21 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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