Month guide · Whistler · Canada
Whistler in August
What August is really like in Whistler: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Quick answer
August is one of the best months to visit Whistler. Expect average highs of 25°C (77°F), lows of 10°C (50°F), about 8 rainy days and roughly 14.5 hours of daylight. Peak summer; alpine wildflowers bloom and the High Note Trail is usually snow-free.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 25°C (77°F) / 10°C (50°F)
- Rainy days
- About 8
- Daylight
- About 14.5 hours
- Crowds
- Very busy
- Hotel prices
- Highest
Weather in August
August is the 2nd-warmest month in Whistler: days average 25°C (77°F) against a yearly average high of 12°C (54°F), and nights fall to about 10°C (50°F). Rain falls on roughly 8 of its 31 days. Compared with July (26°C (79°F)), August is about as warm; by September highs drop to around 20°C (68°F).
- Sunrise (15 August)
- About 06:01
- Sunset (15 August)
- About 20:32
- Daylight
- About 14.5 hours
Summer (June–August). Warm, mostly dry days for the Bike Park, alpine sightseeing, lakes and festivals; as busy as winter in July and August.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, August rates 5 for crowds (the peak is January at 5) and 5 for hotel prices (highest in January). Book accommodation early: August is one of the pricier months.
Events in August
- Free summer concerts at Olympic Plaza (usually July–August)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in August
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Experience · Whistler Village
Whistler Mountain Bike Park
From about mid-May to October, the lower half of Whistler Mountain becomes a lift-served downhill bike park with trails for beginners to experts, including famous lines such as A-Line.
- Time needed
- Half or full day
- Cost
- Expensive
- Active
- Outdoors
- Iconic
Park · Village North
Lost Lake Park
Walk the loop around the lake early on a summer morning, then swim from the dock.
- Time needed
- 1–3 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Nature
- Outdoors
- Kids
Park · Creekside
Alta Lake and Rainbow Park
Rainbow Park, on the west shore of Alta Lake, has a sandy beach, swimming docks and one of the best views across the water to Whistler and Blackcomb mountains.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Outdoors
- Views
- Couples
- Kids
Nature · Whistler Valley
Valley Trail
Rent a cruiser bike and ride a lake loop — Alta Lake to Rainbow Park and back is about an hour.
- Time needed
- 1–3 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Active
- Outdoors
- Kids
What to pack
For highs near 25°C, lows near 10°C and 8 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is August a good time to visit Whistler?
It is one of the best months to visit Whistler. Peak summer; alpine wildflowers bloom and the High Note Trail is usually snow-free.
+How warm is Whistler in August?
Average highs are around 25°C (77°F) and lows around 10°C (50°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Whistler in August?
Expect rain on about 8 days of the month.