🇺🇸 San Francisco vs Whistler 🇨🇦

San Francisco, United States vs Whistler, Canada — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. San Francisco is the warmer of the two — about 8 degrees warmer on average across the year. San Francisco is drier, with roughly 164 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇺🇸 San Francisco🇨🇦 Whistler
Avg annual high19°C11°C
Hottest monthSeptember (24°C)August (24°C)
Coldest monthJanuary (8°C low)February (-5°C low)
Rainy days / year64228
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Best months to visitJune, July, AugustJuly, August, September

🇺🇸 San Francisco

Best around June, July, August. Hottest in September (24°C), coldest lows in January (8°C).

🇨🇦 Whistler

Best around July, August, September. Hottest in August (24°C), coldest lows in February (-5°C).

Frequently asked questions

Is San Francisco or Whistler warmer?

San Francisco is warmer overall, averaging about 8 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, San Francisco or Whistler?

Whistler is rainier — San Francisco sees about 164 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit San Francisco vs Whistler?

San Francisco is best around June, July, August; Whistler is best around July, August, September.

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