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.

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Mount Aberdeen (2,981 m), Banff National Park area, Alberta, Canada
51.38329, -116.23548
Hours
Open 24 hours (park regulations apply)
Admission
Park or trail access fees may apply

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.

Summer (July-September)
July-September · 0°C-15°C (summit); warmer in valleys
Best time for alpine hiking and scrambling-trails generally snow free.
Late Spring (May-June)
May-June · -5°C-10°C
Snow lingers; approach conditions variable.
Autumn (September-October)
September-October · -5°C-10°C
Crisp air and fewer visitors but early snow is possible.

Weather & Climate near Mount Aberdeen (Alberta)#

Climate

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.

Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
13°
Warmest Month
-20°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coldest month with highs of -8°C and lows of -20°C. Significant rainfall (103 mm).

Comfort

-14°
Feels Like Freezing
-14°C
Temperature
-20° -8°

Weather

103 mm
Rainfall
5.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

February

February is freezing with highs of -5°C and lows of -18°C. Moderate rainfall (79 mm).

Comfort

-12°
Feels Like Freezing
-12°C
Temperature
-18° -5°

Weather

79 mm
Rainfall
4.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

March

March is freezing with highs of -5°C and lows of -16°C. Moderate rainfall (79 mm).

Comfort

-10°
Feels Like Freezing
-10°C
Temperature
-16° -5°

Weather

79 mm
Rainfall
4.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

April

April is freezing with highs of -2°C and lows of -10°C. Moderate rainfall (61 mm).

Comfort

-6°
Feels Like Freezing
-6°C
Temperature
-10° -2°

Weather

61 mm
Rainfall
4.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

May

May is freezing with highs of 3°C and lows of -6°C. Regular rainfall (83 mm).

Comfort

-1°
Feels Like Freezing
-1°C
Temperature
-6°

Weather

83 mm
Rainfall
3.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

June

June is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of -2°C. Significant rainfall (107 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-2°

Weather

107 mm
Rainfall
3.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

July

July is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 0°C. Regular rainfall (100 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
12°

Weather

100 mm
Rainfall
3.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

August

August is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 0°C. Regular rainfall (94 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
13°

Weather

94 mm
Rainfall
3.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

September

September is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of -3°C. Moderate rainfall (71 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-3°

Weather

71 mm
Rainfall
3.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

October

October is freezing with highs of 3°C and lows of -8°C. Regular rainfall (81 mm).

Comfort

-3°
Feels Like Freezing
-3°C
Temperature
-8°

Weather

81 mm
Rainfall
5.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

November

November is freezing with highs of -5°C and lows of -15°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (108 mm).

Comfort

-10°
Feels Like Freezing
-10°C
Temperature
-15° -5°

Weather

108 mm
Rainfall
5.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

December

December is freezing with highs of -8°C and lows of -19°C. Regular rainfall (85 mm).

Comfort

-14°
Feels Like Freezing
-14°C
Temperature
-19° -8°

Weather

85 mm
Rainfall
5.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

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