Mount Aberdeen (Alberta)
Mountain Rocky Mountain summit within Banff National Park
A peak in Alberta’s Rocky Mountains near Lake Louise; hikers and scramblers follow trails and alpine routes for views over glacial valleys and cirques.
How to Get to Mount Aberdeen (Alberta) #
Access from Banff and nearby park roads-follow Parks Canada signage and trailheads in the national park area. Mountain approaches often begin from established trailheads within a day’s drive of Banff or Canmore; consult Parks Canada for route and safety advisories.
Tips for Visiting Mount Aberdeen (Alberta) #
- Check Parks Canada advisories for trail conditions and route closures.
- Be prepared for genuine alpine conditions-snow can persist on shaded faces into summer.
Best Time to Visit Mount Aberdeen (Alberta) #
Mid‑summer is optimal for hiking and alpine conditions; check park notices for wildlife advisories.
Weather & Climate near Mount Aberdeen (Alberta) #
Mount Aberdeen (Alberta)'s climate is classified as Tundra - Tundra climate with cold summers (peaking in August) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -20°C to 13°C. Abundant rainfall (1051 mm/year), wettest in November.
January
January is the coldest month with highs of -8°C and lows of -20°C. Significant rainfall (103 mm).
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February
February is freezing with highs of -5°C and lows of -18°C. Moderate rainfall (79 mm).
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March
March is freezing with highs of -5°C and lows of -16°C. Moderate rainfall (79 mm).
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April
April is freezing with highs of -2°C and lows of -10°C. Moderate rainfall (61 mm).
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May
May is freezing with highs of 3°C and lows of -6°C. Regular rainfall (83 mm).
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June
June is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of -2°C. Significant rainfall (107 mm).
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July
July is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 0°C. Regular rainfall (100 mm).
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August
August is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 0°C. Regular rainfall (94 mm).
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September
September is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of -3°C. Moderate rainfall (71 mm).
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October
October is freezing with highs of 3°C and lows of -8°C. Regular rainfall (81 mm).
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November
November is freezing with highs of -5°C and lows of -15°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (108 mm).
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December
December is freezing with highs of -8°C and lows of -19°C. Regular rainfall (85 mm).
