Month guide · Whistler · Canada
Whistler in June
What June 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
June is a shoulder-season month. Expect average highs of 21°C (70°F), lows of 8°C (46°F), about 12 rainy days and roughly 16.4 hours of daylight. Warm days, lakes for swimming and snow lingering high up; alpine sightseeing reopens for summer.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 21°C (70°F) / 8°C (46°F)
- Rainy days
- About 12
- Daylight
- About 16.4 hours
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in June
June is the 3rd-warmest month in Whistler: days average 21°C (70°F) against a yearly average high of 12°C (54°F), and nights fall to about 8°C (46°F). Rain falls on roughly 12 of its 30 days. Compared with May (17°C (63°F)), June is warmer; by July highs climb to around 26°C (79°F).
- Sunrise (15 June)
- About 05:01
- Sunset (15 June)
- About 21:23
- Daylight
- About 16.4 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, June rates 3 for crowds (the peak is January at 5) and 3 for hotel prices (highest in January). Prices sit in the middle of the year's range.
Events in June
June has no major recurring festival in Whistler, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in June
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
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
Nature · Function Junction
Train Wreck Trail
A short forest walk south of the village leads over a suspension bridge across the Cheakamus River to several boxcars left in the woods after a 1956 derailment.
- Time needed
- 1–1.5 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Photo spot
- Outdoors
- Off the beaten path
- Kids
Nature · Sea-to-Sky Highway
Brandywine Falls Provincial Park
Stop on the drive between Vancouver and Whistler; the walk takes only about 15 minutes each way.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Nature
- Photo spot
- Views
What to pack
For highs near 21°C, lows near 8°C and 12 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; a compact umbrella and waterproof shoes — rain is frequent; comfortable walking shoes.
Is June a good time to visit Whistler?
A shoulder-season month. If your dates are flexible, January–March and July–September are better overall. Compare every month.
Whistler in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is June a good time to visit Whistler?
It is a shoulder-season month. Warm days, lakes for swimming and snow lingering high up; alpine sightseeing reopens for summer.
+How warm is Whistler in June?
Average highs are around 21°C (70°F) and lows around 8°C (46°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Whistler in June?
Expect rain on about 12 days of the month, so pack for wet weather.