Month guide · Whistler · Canada
Whistler in November
What November is really like in Whistler: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Quick answer
November is a month many travellers avoid. Expect average highs of 4°C (39°F), lows of -2°C (28°F), about 19 rainy days and roughly 8.9 hours of daylight. Wet and grey in the valley while snow builds in the alpine; the ski season usually opens late in the month.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 4°C (39°F) / -2°C (28°F)
- Rainy days
- About 19
- Daylight
- About 8.9 hours
- Crowds
- Quiet
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in November
November is the 9th-warmest month in Whistler: days average 4°C (39°F) against a yearly average high of 12°C (54°F), and nights fall to about -2°C (28°F). Rain falls on roughly 19 of its 30 days. Compared with October (11°C (52°F)), November is cooler; by December highs drop to around 0°C (32°F).
- Sunrise (15 November)
- About 08:26
- Sunset (15 November)
- About 17:28
- Daylight
- About 8.9 hours
Autumn (September–November). Golden September hiking and biking, then a wet, quiet shoulder season with closures until the lifts reopen for skiing in late November.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, November rates 2 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 November
- Cornucopia food and drink festival (usually November)
- Ski season opening day (usually late November)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in November
With cold days, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
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
Nature · Whistler Village
Whistler Blackcomb ski resort
Two mountains with more than 200 marked runs, three glaciers, alpine bowls and long groomers, rising more than 1,500 vertical metres above the village.
- Time needed
- Full day
- Cost
- Expensive
- Iconic
- Active
- Outdoors
- Views
Viewpoint · Whistler Blackcomb
Peak 2 Peak Gondola
Wait for a glass-floored cabin (marked silver) if you want to look straight down at Fitzsimmons Creek.
- Time needed
- 1–3 hours with time at the top
- Cost
- Expensive
- Iconic
- Views
- Kids
- Photo spot
- Couples
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
What to pack
For highs near 4°C, lows near -2°C and 19 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.
Is November a good time to visit Whistler?
A month many travellers avoid, with 2 notable events on the calendar. If your dates are flexible, January–March and July–September are better overall. Compare every month.
Whistler in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is November a good time to visit Whistler?
It is a month many travellers avoid. Wet and grey in the valley while snow builds in the alpine; the ski season usually opens late in the month.
+How warm is Whistler in November?
Average highs are around 4°C (39°F) and lows around -2°C (28°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Whistler in November?
Expect rain on about 19 days of the month, so pack for wet weather.