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.
Mount Clemenceau at a Glance#
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.
Summer (Jul-Sep)
Jul-Sep · 5-15°C
Most stable weather for high-latitude alpine climbs.
Weather & Climate near Mount Clemenceau#
Climate
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.
Air Quality:
AQI 24
Good
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
8°
Warmest Month
-19°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | - | -19° - -9° | -22° | 129 mm | - | - | 5.4 m/s | - | - |
| February | - | -17° - -7° | -19° | 104 mm | - | - | 4.3 m/s | - | - |
| March | - | -17° - -8° | -20° | 110 mm | - | - | 4.2 m/s | - | - |
| April | - | -12° - -6° | -15° | 72 mm | - | - | 3.9 m/s | - | - |
| May | - | -7° - -1° | -9° | 88 mm | - | - | 3.7 m/s | - | - |
| June | - | -4° - 4° | -4° | 126 mm | - | - | 3.8 m/s | - | - |
| July | - | -2° - 7° | -1° | 126 mm | - | - | 3.6 m/s | - | - |
| August | - | -1° - 8° | 0° | 116 mm | - | - | 3.5 m/s | - | - |
| September | - | -4° - 4° | -5° | 98 mm | - | - | 4.2 m/s | - | - |
| October | - | -10° - -1° | -12° | 116 mm | - | - | 5.1 m/s | - | - |
| November | - | -16° - -7° | -20° | 143 mm | - | - | 5.2 m/s | - | - |
| December | - | -19° - -9° | -23° | 112 mm | - | - | 5.2 m/s | - | - |