North America · Month-by-month weather, seasons and what to do — from Noura's Destination Finder.
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Average temperatures, sunshine and the feel of each month. Getting the timing right is half of a great trip.
| Month | Avg °F | Sun | Rain | Season | What it's like |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34–44°F | 2h | High (191mm) | Peak | Grey drizzle in the city, deep champagne powder two hours north at Whistler. |
| February | 35–45°F | 3h | High (155mm) | Peak | Short damp days downtown, prime powder and blue-sky ski weeks up in Whistler. |
| March | 38–51°F | 4h | High (135mm) | Shoulder | Spring skiing up high, first cherry blossoms and lengthening days in the city. |
| April | 42–55°F | 6h | Moderate (97mm) | Shoulder | Cherry blossoms everywhere, last turns at Whistler and the rainforest turning green. |
| May | 48–63°F | 7h | Moderate (73mm) | Shoulder | Long mild days, blooming gardens and snow-capped peaks over a sparkling harbour. |
| June | 53–68°F | 8h | Moderate (56mm) | Shoulder | Summer arrives after some 'June-uary' drizzle, with late sunsets and green trails. |
| July | 56–73°F | 9h | Low (48mm) | Peak | Glorious dry warmth, beach evenings and fireworks over English Bay. |
| August | 57–73°F | 8h | Low (50mm) | Peak | Peak summer sparkle: alpine hikes, city beaches and long golden evenings. |
| September | 52–66°F | 6h | Moderate (80mm) | Shoulder | Warm sunny days easing into crisp nights, fewer crowds and early fall colour. |
| October | 45–57°F | 4h | High (152mm) | Off-Peak | Rain returns and forests turn gold; cozy, moody and quiet before ski season. |
| November | 38–48°F | 2h | High (207mm) | Off-Peak | The wettest, greyest stretch downtown as Whistler fires up its lifts for winter. |
| December | 34–44°F | 2h | Very High (228mm) | Peak | Festive lights and rain in the city, holiday powder and ski-village magic at Whistler. |
Data cross-referenced from climate and flight sources; conditions vary year to year.
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