Whistler weather in May
May in Whistler: cool, rainy, with clean air — a good time to visit.
#8 of 12 months in Whistler · #517 of 604 destinations to visit in May · comfort 63/100 (tier C)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Whistler climate normals — May
| Daytime high | 15°C / 58°F | 🙂 cool |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 6°C / 42°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 13°C / 55°F | |
| Rainfall | 121 mm / 4.8 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 16 days | |
| Humidity | 80% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 6°C / 42°F | |
| Sunshine | 10.4 h/day | |
| Daylight | 15.5 h | |
| Wind | 7 km/h / 4 mph | |
| Snowfall | 34.9 cm / 13.7 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 42 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Whistler in May — FAQ
- Is May a good time to visit Whistler?
- May in Whistler: cool, rainy, with clean air — a good time to visit. It ranks #8 of 12 months for Whistler on SeasonMap's comfort score (63/100).
- What is the weather like in Whistler in May?
- In May, Whistler averages a daily high of 14.5°C and a low of 5.7°C, with about 120.9 mm of rain over roughly 15.6 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Whistler in May?
- Whistler has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 42 in May.
- Does it snow in Whistler in May?
- Whistler sees roughly 34.9 cm of snowfall in May.