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.
Mount Aberdeen (Alberta) at a Glance#
Address: Mount Aberdeen (2,981 m), Banff National Park area, Alberta, Canada
Website: https://www.pc.gc.ca/
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.
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.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | - | -20° - -8° | -23° | 103 mm | - | - | 5.6 m/s | - | - |
| February | - | -18° - -5° | -19° | 79 mm | - | - | 4.4 m/s | - | - |
| March | - | -16° - -5° | -17° | 79 mm | - | - | 4.5 m/s | - | - |
| April | - | -10° - -2° | -12° | 61 mm | - | - | 4.0 m/s | - | - |
| May | - | -6° - 3° | -6° | 83 mm | - | - | 3.8 m/s | - | - |
| June | - | -2° - 8° | -1° | 107 mm | - | - | 3.7 m/s | - | - |
| July | - | 0° - 12° | 3° | 100 mm | - | - | 3.4 m/s | - | - |
| August | - | 0° - 13° | 4° | 94 mm | - | - | 3.3 m/s | - | - |
| September | - | -3° - 8° | -2° | 71 mm | - | - | 3.9 m/s | - | - |
| October | - | -8° - 3° | -8° | 81 mm | - | - | 5.0 m/s | - | - |
| November | - | -15° - -5° | -18° | 108 mm | - | - | 5.3 m/s | - | - |
| December | - | -19° - -8° | -23° | 85 mm | - | - | 5.3 m/s | - | - |
