Season guide · Whistler · Canada
Whistler in spring
March–May: weather, crowds, prices and the best things to do this time of year.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
Sunny spring skiing into April, then a quiet shoulder season in May as the valley greens and the Bike Park opens. Expect highs up to 17°C (63°F) and lows around -3°C (27°F), with about 44 rainy days across March–May. March is among the best months of the year to visit.
Key facts
- Months
- March–May
- Temperatures
- -3°C (27°F) to 17°C (63°F)
- Rainy days in the season
- About 44
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in spring
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Daylight | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March | 7°C (45°F) | -3°C (27°F) | 17 | 11.7 h | 4/5 |
| April | 12°C (54°F) | 0°C (32°F) | 14 | 13.7 h | 3/5 |
| May | 17°C (63°F) | 4°C (39°F) | 13 | 15.4 h | 2/5 |
Compared with the rest of the year: average highs of 12°C (54°F) against a yearly 12°C (54°F), and 44 of the year's roughly 166 rainy days fall in these 3 months. Crowds rate 3/5 and hotel prices 3/5 on average.
What's on in spring
Recurring events; dates move from year to year, so confirm with the organiser.
- March: Spring break season on the mountains (March)
- April: Closing weekend celebrations on the mountains (usually April)
- May: Whistler Mountain Bike Park opening (usually mid-May)
Good choices for spring
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
Gallery · Village North
Audain Art Museum
Start with the gallery of Northwest Coast masks, one of the strongest parts of the collection.
- Time needed
- 1.5 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Art
- Rainy day
- Architecture
Experience · Lost Lake
Scandinave Spa Whistler
An outdoor Nordic spa in the forest near Lost Lake, with hot pools, cold plunges, saunas, steam rooms and relaxation areas.
- Time needed
- 2–4 hours
- Cost
- Expensive
- Couples
- Rainy day
- Nature
Day trips in spring
- Squamish (About 45 minutes by car) — The Sea to Sky Gondola climbs from Squamish to a summit lodge, suspension bridge and trails above Howe Sound.
- Pemberton and Nairn Falls (About 30 minutes by car) — Nairn Falls Provincial Park has an easy forest trail along the Green River to a two-step waterfall.
What to pack
- Layers, a warm sweater and a jacket for cool evenings
- Shoes with good grip for icy pavements
- A compact umbrella and waterproof shoes — rain is frequent
- Comfortable walking shoes
Other times of year
Questions travellers ask
+Is spring a good time to visit Whistler?
Yes: March is among the best months. Sunny spring skiing into April, then a quiet shoulder season in May as the valley greens and the Bike Park opens.
+What is the weather like in Whistler in spring?
Highs of up to 17°C (63°F) and lows around -3°C (27°F), with about 44 rainy days over the season.