What is the weather like in Vancouver vs Whistler in January?

In January, Vancouver averages 7°C high / 3°C low with about 166 mm of rain; Whistler averages 1°C high / -4°C low with about 224 mm.

Vancouver vs Whistler in January

Whistler is the better pick in January — 84 vs 44 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Whistler is freezing, soaked, clean air, while Vancouver is cold, soaked, clean air.

Vancouver vs Whistler — January climate, side by side

	🇨🇦 Vancouver	🇨🇦 Whistler
Comfort score	44/100 (F)	84/100 (A)
Feels-like high	4°C	-2°C
Avg high / low	7° / 3°	1° / -4°
Rainfall	166 mm	224 mm
Rainy days	17	16
Humidity	86%	86%
Air quality (AQI)	38	32

Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.

Month by month

Vancouver vs Whistler in January — FAQ

Is January better in Vancouver or Whistler?: Whistler is the better pick in January — 84 vs 44 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Whistler is freezing, soaked, clean air, while Vancouver is cold, soaked, clean air.
What is the weather like in Vancouver vs Whistler in January?: In January, Vancouver averages 7°C high / 3°C low with about 166 mm of rain; Whistler averages 1°C high / -4°C low with about 224 mm.