Whistler weather in January
January in Whistler: freezing, soaked, with clean air — a great time to visit.
#5 of 12 months in Whistler · #239 of 604 destinations to visit in January · comfort 75/100 (tier B)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Whistler climate normals — January
| Daytime high | 2°C / 36°F | 🥶 freezing |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | -3°C / 27°F | |
| Feels like (high) | -1°C / 30°F | |
| Rainfall | 408 mm / 16.1 in | ⛈ soaked |
| Rainy days | 20 days | |
| Humidity | 88% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | -2°C / 28°F | |
| Sunshine | 3.5 h/day | |
| Daylight | 8.6 h | |
| Wind | 6 km/h / 4 mph | |
| Snowfall | 279.2 cm / 109.9 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 32 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Whistler in January — FAQ
- Is January a good time to visit Whistler?
- January in Whistler: freezing, soaked, with clean air — a great time to visit. It ranks #5 of 12 months for Whistler on SeasonMap's comfort score (75/100).
- What is the weather like in Whistler in January?
- In January, Whistler averages a daily high of 2.1°C and a low of -2.6°C, with about 408.3 mm of rain over roughly 20.2 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Whistler in January?
- Whistler has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 32 in January.
- Does it snow in Whistler in January?
- Whistler sees roughly 279.2 cm of snowfall in January.