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Whistler in October: weather & travel advice
This month's data profile
Rain shapes the decision
Whistler in October is climatically mixed. The average daily high is around 6 °C. With about 18 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
21/100 · #6
Warmth
#6
Dryness
#8
Sun
#8
Published best categories: none
Whistler · OctoberPhoto: Saif Alnuweiri · CC BY-SA 4.0Climate facts
- Average high
- 6 °C
- Average low
- 0 °C
- Rainy days (est.)
- 18 rainy days (est.)
- Sun (est.)
- 3 h/day
- Humidity
- 88 %
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September | 14 | 5 | 12 | 104 | 4.5 | 80 | 0.3 | 51 |
| October (selected) | 6 | -1 | 18 | 202 | 2.5 | 88 | 0.3 | 21 |
| November | -1 | -6 | 21 | 275 | 1.3 | 95 | 0.4 | 12 |
How do the previous and next months compare?
Baseline: October (21/100)
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September | +30 | +7.6 °C | +5.2 °C | -6.1 | -97.8 mm | +2 h | -7.5 % | ±0 m/s |
| November | -9 | -7 °C | -5.9 °C | +2.6 | +73.5 mm | -1.2 h | +7.5 % | +0.1 m/s |
All twelve months in context
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Frequently asked questions
How warm is Whistler in October?
The average daily high is around 6 °C, with an average daily low of about 0 °C.
Does it rain a lot in Whistler in October?
The curated estimate is about 18 rainy days per month, not a directly measured long-term average. Total precipitation averages around 202 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. October is not among them.