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Whistler in December: weather & travel advice
This month's data profile
Rain shapes the decision
Whistler in December is climatically mixed. The average daily high is around -4 °C. With about 21 rainy days it is very wet.
Historical monthly averages, not a weather forecast. Individual days and years can differ substantially.
Rank among 12 monthly averages
12/100 · #11
Warmth
#12
Dryness
#12
Sun
#12
Published best categories: none
Whistler · DecemberPhoto: Saif Alnuweiri · CC BY-SA 4.0Climate facts
- Average high
- -4 °C
- Average low
- -10 °C
- Rainy days (est.)
- 21 rainy days (est.)
- Sun (est.)
- 1 h/day
- Humidity
- 96 %
Climate evidence with direct month comparison
The highlighted row is the selected month. Precipitation total and rainy days are separate monthly averages.
| Month | Avg high °C | Avg low °C | Rainy days (est.) | Precipitation mm | Sun h/day (est.) | Humidity % | Wind m/s | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November | -1 | -6 | 21 | 275 | 1.3 | 95 | 0.4 | 12 |
| December (selected) | -4 | -10 | 21 | 241 | 0.9 | 96 | 0.5 | 12 |
| January | -3 | -10 | 20 | 247 | 1.1 | 96 | 0.5 | 13 |
How do the previous and next months compare?
Baseline: December (12/100)
Positive and negative values show the change from the selected month.
| Score Δ | Average high Δ | Average low Δ | Rainy days Δ | Rain Δ | Sun Δ | Humidity Δ | Wind Δ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November | ±0 | +3.1 °C | +3.8 °C | -0.1 | +34.3 mm | +0.4 h | -0.5 % | -0.1 m/s |
| January | +1 | +0.7 °C | +0.6 °C | -0.7 | +6.2 mm | +0.2 h | -0.3 % | ±0 m/s |
All twelve months in context
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Frequently asked questions
How warm is Whistler in December?
The average daily high is around -4 °C, with an average daily low of about -10 °C.
Does it rain a lot in Whistler in December?
The curated estimate is about 21 rainy days per month, not a directly measured long-term average. Total precipitation averages around 241 mm for the month. A rainy day does not mean all-day rain.
When is the best time to visit Whistler?
By the climate score, July and August are the strongest months for Whistler. December is not among them.