Mount Brazeau
Mountain Columbia Icefield-area peak with glaciated slopes
An Alberta Rockies peak approached from Jasper country; mountaineers use technical routes and alpine camps to access glacier‑lined ridges and narrow summits.
Mount Brazeau is a mountain peak in Alberta, Canada, situated within the Canadian Rockies. The summit is part of the Brazeau Range and is primarily visited by experienced hikers and mountaineers.
The mountain is set in rugged alpine terrain and contributes to the regional watershed that feeds local rivers and lakes. Routes to the peak require backcountry travel and mountaineering experience.
Mount Brazeau lies in western Alberta within the broad mountainous region of the Canadian Rockies, set among other peaks and valleys typical of the range.
- Backcountry access: Part of the Brazeau Range in the Canadian Rockies, the peak is known to climbers and backcountry parties rather than casual visitors.
Best Time to Visit Mount Brazeau #
The best time for Mount Brazeau is mid-summer (July-September) when snowpack is lowest and access is most reliable.
Weather & Climate near Mount Brazeau #
Mount Brazeau'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 10°C. Abundant rainfall (1151 mm/year), wettest in July.
January
January is the coldest month with highs of -8°C and lows of -20°C. Regular rainfall (97 mm).
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February
February is freezing with highs of -6°C and lows of -18°C. Moderate rainfall (79 mm).
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March
March is freezing with highs of -7°C and lows of -17°C. Regular rainfall (90 mm).
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April
April is freezing with highs of -4°C and lows of -12°C. Moderate rainfall (63 mm).
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May
May is freezing with highs of 1°C and lows of -7°C. Regular rainfall (83 mm).
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June
June is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of -4°C. Significant rainfall (124 mm).
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July
July is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of -1°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (127 mm).
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August
August is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of -1°C. Significant rainfall (114 mm).
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September
September is cold with highs of 5°C and lows of -5°C. Regular rainfall (90 mm).
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October
October is freezing with highs of 1°C and lows of -10°C. Regular rainfall (97 mm).
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November
November is freezing with highs of -6°C and lows of -16°C. Significant rainfall (108 mm).
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December
December is the coldest month with highs of -8°C and lows of -20°C. Moderate rainfall (79 mm).
