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Whistler in January: weather & travel advice
This month's data profile
Rain shapes the decision
Whistler in January is climatically mixed. The average daily high is around -3 °C. With about 20 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
13/100 · #10
Warmth
#11
Dryness
#10
Sun
#11
Published best categories: none
Whistler · JanuaryPhoto: Saif Alnuweiri · CC BY-SA 4.0Climate facts
- Average high
- -3 °C
- Average low
- -10 °C
- Rainy days (est.)
- 20 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December | -4 | -10 | 21 | 241 | 0.9 | 96 | 0.5 | 12 |
| January (selected) | -3 | -10 | 20 | 247 | 1.1 | 96 | 0.5 | 13 |
| February | -3 | -10 | 16 | 148 | 2.2 | 97 | 0.6 | 18 |
How do the previous and next months compare?
Baseline: January (13/100)
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December | -1 | -0.7 °C | -0.6 °C | +0.7 | -6.2 mm | -0.2 h | +0.3 % | ±0 m/s |
| February | +5 | +0.4 °C | -0.9 °C | -3.5 | -99.1 mm | +1.1 h | +1.2 % | ±0 m/s |
All twelve months in context
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Frequently asked questions
How warm is Whistler in January?
The average daily high is around -3 °C, with an average daily low of about -10 °C.
Does it rain a lot in Whistler in January?
The curated estimate is about 20 rainy days per month, not a directly measured long-term average. Total precipitation averages around 247 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. January is not among them.