Mount Queen Bess
Mountain Major peak in British Columbia's Pacific Ranges
In British Columbia’s Coast Range, Mount Queen Bess draws mountaineers to remote alpine routes, glaciers and long valley approaches from coastal access points.
Mount Queen Bess is a mountain in British Columbia’s coastal region.
The peak forms part of British Columbia’s mountainous coastal landscape and is one of many rugged summits in the province.
Regional geographic and mountaineering records document climbing and exploration activity in British Columbia’s coastal ranges; specific visitor infrastructure varies by location.
The mountain is located on the central coastal mainland of British Columbia, Canada, within the province’s complex system of ranges and fjords.
Best Time to Visit Mount Queen Bess #
Best visited in mid to late summer (July-September) when snow retreat makes access and routes most feasible.
Weather & Climate near Mount Queen Bess #
Mount Queen Bess's climate is classified as Tundra - Tundra climate with cold summers (peaking in August) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -17°C to 9°C. Abundant rainfall (1187 mm/year), wettest in November.
January
January is the coldest month with highs of -6°C and lows of -17°C. Significant rainfall (131 mm).
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February
February is freezing with highs of -4°C and lows of -16°C. Significant rainfall (105 mm).
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March
March is freezing with highs of -5°C and lows of -16°C. Regular rainfall (92 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 0°C and lows of -8°C. Moderate rainfall (74 mm).
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June
June is freezing with highs of 4°C and lows of -6°C. Regular rainfall (95 mm).
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July
July is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of -4°C. Moderate rainfall (79 mm).
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August
August is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of -3°C. Moderate rainfall (75 mm).
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September
September is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of -5°C. Moderate rainfall (73 mm).
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October
October is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -9°C. Significant rainfall (115 mm).
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November
November is freezing with highs of -5°C and lows of -15°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (147 mm).
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December
December is the coldest month with highs of -6°C and lows of -17°C. Significant rainfall (138 mm).