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Whistler in May: weather & travel advice
This month's data profile
Rain shapes the decision
Whistler in May is climatically mixed. The average daily high is around 7 °C. With about 16 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
30/100 · #5
Warmth
#5
Dryness
#4
Sun
#3
Published best categories: none
Whistler · MayPhoto: Saif Alnuweiri · CC BY-SA 4.0Climate facts
- Average high
- 7 °C
- Average low
- 1 °C
- Rainy days (est.)
- 16 rainy days (est.)
- Sun (est.)
- 7 h/day
- Humidity
- 85 %
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April | 1 | -5 | 17 | 124 | 5.2 | 95 | 0.5 | 21 |
| May (selected) | 7 | 1 | 16 | 93 | 6.7 | 85 | 0.4 | 30 |
| June | 14 | 5 | 17 | 93 | 6.8 | 80 | 0.3 | 42 |
How do the previous and next months compare?
Baseline: May (30/100)
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April | -9 | -6.4 °C | -5.4 °C | +1.6 | +31.1 mm | -1.5 h | +9 % | ±0 m/s |
| June | +12 | +6.7 °C | +4.3 °C | +1.3 | ±0 mm | +0.1 h | -5.9 % | -0.1 m/s |
All twelve months in context
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Frequently asked questions
How warm is Whistler in May?
The average daily high is around 7 °C, with an average daily low of about 1 °C.
Does it rain a lot in Whistler in May?
The curated estimate is about 16 rainy days per month, not a directly measured long-term average. Total precipitation averages around 93 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. May is not among them.