When to go · Whistler

Whistler in October

Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Late Oct–early Nov (gondolas close for maintenance); holiday weeks for crowds and lift prices.

Key facts

Verdict: Avoid
Temperature: 11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C) / 2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C); average high / low
Rain days: 16
Crowds: Medium; Canada overall
Prices: Medium; Canada overall

Plan around it

Verdict

AvoidBest and avoid months for Whistler

Listed as a month to avoid: Late Oct–early Nov (gondolas close for maintenance); holiday weeks for crowds and lift prices.

October is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

Long-term averages

WhistlerHighs around 11 °C (52 °F), lows around 2 °C (36 °F), rain on about 16 daysHighs around 52 °F (11 °C), lows around 36 °F (2 °C), rain on about 16 days
Pacific coast, Canada · Vancouver, Victoria, Tofino, Whistler (ski)rainy
Mild and rainy October–April, with snow only in the mountains; dry, sunny summers.

Canada overall: Foliage in Ontario, Québec and the Maritimes early in the month; mountain roads get snow.

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Whistler, side by side.

First month

Second month

October: Listed as a month to avoid: Late Oct–early Nov (gondolas close for maintenance); holiday weeks for crowds and lift prices.

January: Inside Whistler's best window: Dec–Apr for snow; Jul–Sep for biking and hiking.

Whistler: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.