Mount Aylmer
Mountain Rocky Mountain peak in Banff National Park
A Canadian Rockies peak in Alberta popular with hikers and scramblers seeking high‑alpine views and classic Rocky Mountain routes.
How to Get to Mount Aylmer #
Access via Banff National Park roads; trailheads are reached from parking areas off the Icefields Parkway or adjacent roads depending on the chosen route. Check Parks Canada for trail conditions.
Tips for Visiting Mount Aylmer #
- Start early to avoid afternoon thunderstorms common in the Canadian Rockies.
- The Aylmer trail is popular with hikers aiming for high alpine views - be prepared for scree and exposed sections.
- Pair a climb with a circuit of nearby peaks for best use of travel time in Banff/Jasper regions.
Best Time to Visit Mount Aylmer #
Best in summer for clear trails and long daylight; winter requires technical equipment.
Weather & Climate near Mount Aylmer #
Mount Aylmer's climate is classified as Tundra - Tundra climate with cold summers (peaking in August) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -19°C to 14°C. Moderate rainfall (898 mm/year).
January
January is the coldest month with highs of -7°C and lows of -19°C. Moderate rainfall (68 mm) and breezy conditions.
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February
February is freezing with highs of -4°C and lows of -17°C. Moderate rainfall (56 mm).
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March
March is freezing with highs of -4°C and lows of -15°C. Moderate rainfall (67 mm).
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April
April is freezing with highs of -2°C and lows of -10°C. Moderate rainfall (59 mm).
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May
May is freezing with highs of 4°C and lows of -6°C. Regular rainfall (85 mm).
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June
June is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of -2°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (117 mm).
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July
July is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 1°C. Regular rainfall (96 mm).
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August
August is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 1°C. Regular rainfall (89 mm).
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September
September is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of -3°C. Moderate rainfall (65 mm).
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October
October is freezing with highs of 4°C and lows of -8°C. Moderate rainfall (63 mm) and breezy conditions.
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November
November is freezing with highs of -4°C and lows of -14°C. Moderate rainfall (77 mm) and breezy conditions.
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December
December is freezing with highs of -7°C and lows of -18°C. Moderate rainfall (56 mm) and breezy conditions.
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