Mount Clemenceau
Mountain Prominent Canadian Rockies peak near the Columbia Icefield
Remote peak in British Columbia’s Premier Range, visited by technical climbers for long glacier approaches, mixed alpine routes and extended backcountry expeditions.
How to Get to Mount Clemenceau #
Access from northern British Columbia roads and trailheads; long approaches and potential river crossings mean local guiding companies are commonly used.
Tips for Visiting Mount Clemenceau #
- Prepare for long approaches; remote BC peaks often require multi-day trips and careful bear-aware camping.
- Check glacier conditions if attempting technical routes.
Best Time to Visit Mount Clemenceau #
Short summer is the climbing window for Mount Clemenceau and surrounding ranges.
Weather & Climate near Mount Clemenceau #
Mount Clemenceau's climate is classified as Tundra - Tundra climate with cold summers (peaking in August) and freezing winters (coldest in December). Temperatures range from -19°C to 8°C. Abundant rainfall (1340 mm/year), wettest in November.
January
January is freezing with highs of -9°C and lows of -19°C. Significant rainfall (129 mm).
Comfort
Weather
February
February is freezing with highs of -7°C and lows of -17°C. Significant rainfall (104 mm).
Comfort
Weather
March
March is freezing with highs of -8°C and lows of -17°C. Significant rainfall (110 mm).
Comfort
Weather
April
April is freezing with highs of -6°C and lows of -12°C. Moderate rainfall (72 mm).
Comfort
Weather
May
May is freezing with highs of 0°C and lows of -7°C. Regular rainfall (88 mm).
Comfort
Weather
June
June is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of -4°C. Significant rainfall (126 mm).
Comfort
Weather
July
July is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of -2°C. Significant rainfall (126 mm).
Comfort
Weather
August
August is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of -1°C. Significant rainfall (116 mm).
Comfort
Weather
September
September is freezing with highs of 4°C and lows of -4°C. Regular rainfall (98 mm).
Comfort
Weather
October
October is freezing with highs of -1°C and lows of -10°C. Significant rainfall (116 mm).
Comfort
Weather
November
November is freezing with highs of -7°C and lows of -16°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (143 mm).
Comfort
Weather
December
December is the coldest month with highs of -9°C and lows of -19°C. Significant rainfall (112 mm).
