Month guide · Whistler · Canada
Whistler in February
What February is really like in Whistler: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Clarisse Baudot, CC BY-SA 3.0
Quick answer
February is one of the best months to visit Whistler. Expect average highs of 3°C (37°F), lows of -5°C (23°F), about 15 rainy days and roughly 10 hours of daylight. Prime ski season and often the snowiest conditions; long weekends and school breaks are very busy.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 3°C (37°F) / -5°C (23°F)
- Rainy days
- About 15
- Daylight
- About 10 hours
- Crowds
- Very busy
- Hotel prices
- Highest
Weather in February
February is the 10th-warmest month in Whistler: days average 3°C (37°F) against a yearly average high of 12°C (54°F), and nights fall to about -5°C (23°F). Rain falls on roughly 15 of its 28 days. Compared with January (0°C (32°F)), February is warmer; by March highs climb to around 7°C (45°F).
- Sunrise (15 February)
- About 07:23
- Sunset (15 February)
- About 17:29
- Daylight
- About 10 hours
Winter (December–February). Ski season at its peak, with heavy alpine snowfall, holiday crowds and the highest prices of the year.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, February rates 5 for crowds (the peak is January at 5) and 5 for hotel prices (highest in January). Book accommodation early: February is one of the pricier months.
Events in February
- Family Day and Presidents' Day long weekends bring peak crowds (February)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in February
With cold days, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
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
Viewpoint · Whistler Blackcomb
Cloudraker Skybridge and summer alpine trails
Go on a clear morning; cloud often builds over the peaks in the afternoon.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Expensive
- Views
- Outdoors
- Active
- Photo spot
- Nature
Street · Whistler Village
Village Stroll and Olympic Plaza
The pedestrian Village Stroll winds through squares and lanes of shops, restaurants and patios.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Shopping
- After dark
- Kids
- Food
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
What to pack
For highs near 3°C, lows near -5°C and 15 wet days: a warm coat, hat, gloves and thermal layers; shoes with good grip for icy pavements; a compact umbrella and waterproof shoes — rain is frequent; comfortable walking shoes.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is February a good time to visit Whistler?
It is one of the best months to visit Whistler. Prime ski season and often the snowiest conditions; long weekends and school breaks are very busy.
+How warm is Whistler in February?
Average highs are around 3°C (37°F) and lows around -5°C (23°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Whistler in February?
Expect rain on about 15 days of the month, so pack for wet weather.