weather: Whistler and Vancouver?
 

We'll be in Vancouver and Whistler in August ..is it really cold in Whistler, even in summer as we have been told?

I've never been there, but as see on package http://inozo.com/catalog/?action=4&ad_id=1071
Summer temperatures average 15-25 degrees celsius

Whistler can be very hot in summer. I have been there when it has been 85 degrees. Perhaps people are getting confused over celsius which we use in Canada. 85 is approx 30 degrees celsius. Vancouver is a little more temperate but you can have anything from the high 60's on a rainy day to the 80's.

I'd check the weathernetwork or environment Canada.

I think as with any mountain, taking a windbreaker is probably a good idea if you are going up a mountain where it can be windy and for evening.

Whistler just broke an all time temperature record and the forecast is for temps in the low 80's (26 - 27 deg celsius). Although you probably won't need it I would take SeasonJoy's advice and bring a light jacket.

Whistler was just 38 degrees Celsius this past week, which is 100 degrees Fahrenheit.

quick answer - no. As previous posters have mentioned, temperatures hover between 20ºC - 30ºC during the summer, although we're having a bit of a scorcher right now and it's a bit hotter...It can cool off a bit in the evenings - usually down to 15ºC or so...

Weather in Whistler-valley can be very hot during the summer. I wiuld even say it is to hot than to cool.

But it makes a big difference, if you intend to visit the mountain peak (Whistler mountain). There you have to expect cool temperatures (10 degress). Bring a warm jacktet, if you want to take the peak chair lift.