Mount Goodsir

Mountain Mountain in British Columbia's Rockies, notable cliffs

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Mount Goodsir
51.2018, -116.3976

Best Time to Visit Mount Goodsir #

Best visited in high summer (July-September) when snow is lowest and alpine approaches are most accessible.

High summer
July-September · approx. 0-15°C
The most reliable period for alpine travel in the Canadian Rockies-snow retreats from many routes and approaches are clearer.
Late spring / early summer
May-June · approx. -5-5°C
Snow and ice are common on routes; glacier and snow travel skills may be required.
Winter
November-March · approx. -20--5°C
Heavy snow, avalanche hazards and severe cold-appropriate only for experienced winter alpinists.

Weather & Climate near Mount Goodsir #

Climate

Mount Goodsir'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 12°C. Abundant rainfall (1206 mm/year), wettest in November.

Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
13°
Warmest Month
-19°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coldest month with highs of -8°C and lows of -19°C. Significant rainfall (120 mm) and breezy conditions.

Comfort

-14°
Feels Like Freezing
-14°C
Temperature
-19° -8°

Weather

120 mm
Rainfall
6.1 m/s
Wind
Breezy

February

February is freezing with highs of -5°C and lows of -17°C. Regular rainfall (93 mm).

Comfort

-11°
Feels Like Freezing
-11°C
Temperature
-17° -5°

Weather

93 mm
Rainfall
4.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

March

March is freezing with highs of -6°C and lows of -16°C. Regular rainfall (95 mm).

Comfort

-11°
Feels Like Freezing
-11°C
Temperature
-16° -6°

Weather

95 mm
Rainfall
4.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

April

April is freezing with highs of -3°C and lows of -10°C. Moderate rainfall (74 mm).

Comfort

-7°
Feels Like Freezing
-7°C
Temperature
-11° -3°

Weather

74 mm
Rainfall
4.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

May

May is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -6°C. Regular rainfall (90 mm).

Comfort

-2°
Feels Like Freezing
-2°C
Temperature
-6°

Weather

90 mm
Rainfall
4.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

June

June is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of -2°C. Significant rainfall (120 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-2°

Weather

120 mm
Rainfall
4.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

July

July is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 0°C. Significant rainfall (105 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
11°

Weather

105 mm
Rainfall
3.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

August

August is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 0°C. Regular rainfall (99 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
13°

Weather

99 mm
Rainfall
3.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

September

September is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of -3°C. Moderate rainfall (79 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-3°

Weather

79 mm
Rainfall
4.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

October

October is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -8°C. Regular rainfall (100 mm).

Comfort

-3°
Feels Like Freezing
-3°C
Temperature
-9°

Weather

100 mm
Rainfall
5.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

November

November is freezing with highs of -5°C and lows of -15°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (131 mm).

Comfort

-10°
Feels Like Freezing
-10°C
Temperature
-15° -5°

Weather

131 mm
Rainfall
5.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

December

December is freezing with highs of -8°C and lows of -19°C. Regular rainfall (100 mm).

Comfort

-14°
Feels Like Freezing
-14°C
Temperature
-19° -9°

Weather

100 mm
Rainfall
5.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

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