🇺🇸 Chicago vs Whistler 🇨🇦
Chicago, United States vs Whistler, Canada — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Chicago is the warmer of the two — about 3 degrees warmer on average across the year. Chicago is drier, with roughly 34 fewer rainy days a year.
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Climate at a glance
| 🇺🇸 Chicago | 🇨🇦 Whistler | |
|---|---|---|
| Avg annual high | 14°C | 11°C |
| Hottest month | July · 26°C | August · 24°C |
| Coldest month | February (-7°C low) | February (-5°C low) |
| Rainy days / year | 194 | 228 |
| Snow | Rare | Rare |
| Best months to visit | May, June, September | July, August, September |
🇺🇸 Chicago
Best around May, June, September. Hottest in July (26°C), coldest lows in February (-7°C).
🇨🇦 Whistler
Best around July, August, September. Hottest in August (24°C), coldest lows in February (-5°C).
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Frequently asked questions
Is Chicago or Whistler warmer?
Chicago is warmer overall, averaging about 3 degrees higher across the year.
Which is rainier, Chicago or Whistler?
Whistler is rainier — Chicago sees about 34 fewer rainy days per year.
When is the best time to visit Chicago vs Whistler?
Chicago is best around May, June, September; Whistler is best around July, August, September.
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