Month guide · Whistler · Canada
Whistler in July
What July is really like in Whistler: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Quick answer
July is one of the best months to visit Whistler. Expect average highs of 26°C (79°F), lows of 10°C (50°F), about 8 rainy days and roughly 16 hours of daylight. Hot, dry and busy, with the Bike Park, lakes and alpine trails in full swing; wildfire smoke can affect some days.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 26°C (79°F) / 10°C (50°F)
- Rainy days
- About 8
- Daylight
- About 16 hours
- Crowds
- Very busy
- Hotel prices
- Highest
Weather in July
July is the warmest month in Whistler: days average 26°C (79°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 June (21°C (70°F)), July is warmer; by August highs stay near 25°C (77°F).
- Sunrise (15 July)
- About 05:19
- Sunset (15 July)
- About 21:17
- Daylight
- About 16 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, July rates 5 for crowds (the peak is January at 5) and 5 for hotel prices (highest in January). Book accommodation early: July is one of the pricier months.
Events in July
- Canada Day parade (1 July)
- Crankworx mountain-bike festival (usually July)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in July
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Experience · Lost Lake
Scandinave Spa Whistler
Follow the hot–cold–rest cycle three or four times; the cold plunge feels best on a snowy day.
- Time needed
- 2–4 hours
- Cost
- Expensive
- Couples
- Rainy day
- Nature
Experience · Blackcomb
Whistler Sliding Centre
The 2010 Olympic track for bobsleigh, luge and skeleton, on the lower slopes of Blackcomb, is one of the fastest in the world.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Expensive
- Active
- History
Nature · Whistler Village
Whistler Blackcomb ski resort
Head up early and ski the alpine before it gets tracked out, then move down to the trees if visibility drops.
- Time needed
- Full day
- Cost
- Expensive
- Iconic
- Active
- Outdoors
- Views
Viewpoint · Whistler Blackcomb
Peak 2 Peak Gondola
Opened in 2008, the gondola links the Roundhouse on Whistler Mountain with the Rendezvous on Blackcomb in about 11 minutes across 4.4 km, with a 3 km unsupported span and a maximum height of 436 metres above the valley.
- Time needed
- 1–3 hours with time at the top
- Cost
- Expensive
- Iconic
- Views
- Kids
- Photo spot
- Couples
What to pack
For highs near 26°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 July a good time to visit Whistler?
It is one of the best months to visit Whistler. Hot, dry and busy, with the Bike Park, lakes and alpine trails in full swing; wildfire smoke can affect some days.
+How warm is Whistler in July?
Average highs are around 26°C (79°F) and lows around 10°C (50°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Whistler in July?
Expect rain on about 8 days of the month.