When to visit Whistler without the crowds
Whistler (Canada) is calmest in April, May, June, October and November: fewer people and better prices. It gets busiest in January, February, March, July, August and December. Below is every month with crowds, temperatures and festivals.
Best months
Sep–Oct & May–Jun
When everyone heads home
The second week of April, as ski season winds down.
Tip
October and November are shoulder season: many restaurants close between summer and ski.
Month by month
| Month | Crowds | Avg. high | Festivals & holidays |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 4/5 · busy ✦ | 2 °C (35 °F) | New Year's Day |
| February | 4/5 · busy ✦ | 2 °C (35 °F) | |
| March | 4/5 · busy ✦ | 6 °C (43 °F) | Good Friday |
| April | 2/5 · calm | 9 °C (48 °F) | |
| May | 2/5 · calm | 15 °C (59 °F) | Victoria Day |
| June | 2/5 · calm | 19 °C (65 °F) | |
| July | 4/5 · busy | 23 °C (73 °F) | Canada Day |
| August | 4/5 · busy | 23 °C (74 °F) | Crankworx mountain bike festival (August) |
| September | 3/5 · moderate | 18 °C (65 °F) | Labour Day, National Day for Truth and Reconciliation |
| October | 2/5 · calm | 11 °C (51 °F) | Thanksgiving |
| November | 2/5 · calm | 5 °C (41 °F) | |
| December | 4/5 · busy ✦ | 1 °C (33 °F) | Christmas Day |
✦ = something special to see.
What to see, and when
- Ski season (Dec–Mar).
Crowds are a relative index for each place: 1 is its calmest month and 5 its busiest. Temperatures: Copernicus ERA5, 2016–2025 average. How it works
Frequently asked questions
What is the best month to visit Whistler without the crowds?
The calmest month is usually April, May, June, October and November (crowds 2/5). In June the average high is 19 °C (65 °F). All the calm months: April, May, June, October and November.
When is Whistler most crowded?
The busiest season is January, February, March, July, August and December. The second week of April, as ski season winds down.
What is the weather like in Whistler?
Average highs range from 1 °C (33 °F) in December to 23 °C (74 °F) in August, from Copernicus ERA5 (2016–2025).
What is there to see in Whistler by season?
Ski season (Dec–Mar).
What festivals are there in Whistler?
The main ones: Crankworx mountain bike festival (August) (August).
More places in Canada
- Banff calm in January, February, March, April, May, October and November; busiest in July and August
- Toronto calm in February, March, April, May, November and December; busiest in July, August and September
- Vancouver calm in January, February, March, October, November and December; busiest in July, August and September
- Montreal calm in January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December; busiest in July and August
- Quebec City calm in March, April, November and December; busiest in July, August and September
- Niagara Falls calm in January, February, March, April, November and December; busiest in July, August and September
- Victoria calm in January, February, March, April, October, November and December; busiest in July, August and September
- Jasper calm in January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December; busiest in July and August
- Halifax calm in January, February, March, April and November; busiest in June, July, August and September
- Ottawa calm in February, March, April, June, October, November and December; busiest in July