Month guide · Whistler · Canada
Whistler in September
What September is really like in Whistler: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
September is one of the best months to visit Whistler. Expect average highs of 20°C (68°F), lows of 6°C (43°F), about 9 rainy days and roughly 12.5 hours of daylight. Warm, clear days and cool nights; fewer crowds and some of the best hiking and biking of the year.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 20°C (68°F) / 6°C (43°F)
- Rainy days
- About 9
- Daylight
- About 12.5 hours
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in September
September is the 4th-warmest month in Whistler: days average 20°C (68°F) against a yearly average high of 12°C (54°F), and nights fall to about 6°C (43°F). Rain falls on roughly 9 of its 30 days. Compared with August (25°C (77°F)), September is cooler; by October highs drop to around 11°C (52°F).
- Sunrise (15 September)
- About 06:47
- Sunset (15 September)
- About 19:26
- Daylight
- About 12.5 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, September 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 September
September has no major recurring festival in Whistler, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in September
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
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
Historic site · Callaghan Valley
Whistler Olympic Park
In the Callaghan Valley south-west of Whistler, the 2010 Olympic Nordic venue offers groomed cross-country ski trails, snowshoe routes and biathlon experiences in winter, and you can see the ski-jump towers.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Active
- History
- Outdoors
- Kids
Experience · Whistler Village
Ziplining over Fitzsimmons Creek
Book the longer course if you want the highest, fastest lines across the valley.
- Time needed
- 2.5–3.5 hours
- Cost
- Expensive
- Active
- Kids
- Nature
- Views
Museum · Upper Village
Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre
Shared by the Squamish and Lil'wat Nations, whose territories meet at Whistler, the centre's longhouse-inspired building holds carvings, weaving, canoes and a reconstructed pit house.
- Time needed
- 1.5–2 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- History
- Art
- Rainy day
- Kids
What to pack
For highs near 20°C, lows near 6°C and 9 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is September a good time to visit Whistler?
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Questions travellers ask
+Is September a good time to visit Whistler?
It is one of the best months to visit Whistler. Warm, clear days and cool nights; fewer crowds and some of the best hiking and biking of the year.
+How warm is Whistler in September?
Average highs are around 20°C (68°F) and lows around 6°C (43°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Whistler in September?
Expect rain on about 9 days of the month.