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.

Mount Queen Bess
51.2706, -124.5683

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.

Summer (best)
July-September · ~5-15 °C (higher elevations)
The most practical window for access and climbing: milder temperatures, longer days and reduced snow at higher elevations.
Winter
November-March · ~-10-5 °C
Cold, snowy and often stormy coastal mountain conditions-only for experienced winter mountaineers.
Shoulder seasons
April-June, October · ~-5-10 °C
Can offer good conditions but also wet weather and rapid changes; expect variable trail conditions.

Weather & Climate near Mount Queen Bess #

Climate

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.

Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
Warmest Month
-17°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coldest month with highs of -6°C and lows of -17°C. Significant rainfall (131 mm).

Comfort

-12°
Feels Like Freezing
-12°C
Temperature
-17° -6°

Weather

131 mm
Rainfall
3.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

February

February is freezing with highs of -4°C and lows of -16°C. Significant rainfall (105 mm).

Comfort

-10°
Feels Like Freezing
-10°C
Temperature
-16° -4°

Weather

105 mm
Rainfall
3.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

March

March is freezing with highs of -5°C and lows of -16°C. Regular rainfall (92 mm).

Comfort

-10°
Feels Like Freezing
-10°C
Temperature
-16° -5°

Weather

92 mm
Rainfall
2.4 m/s
Wind
Calm

April

April is freezing with highs of -4°C and lows of -12°C. Moderate rainfall (63 mm).

Comfort

-8°
Feels Like Freezing
-8°C
Temperature
-12° -4°

Weather

63 mm
Rainfall
2.6 m/s
Wind
Calm

May

May is freezing with highs of 0°C and lows of -8°C. Moderate rainfall (74 mm).

Comfort

-4°
Feels Like Freezing
-4°C
Temperature
-9°

Weather

74 mm
Rainfall
2.3 m/s
Wind
Calm

June

June is freezing with highs of 4°C and lows of -6°C. Regular rainfall (95 mm).

Comfort

-1°
Feels Like Freezing
-1°C
Temperature
-6°

Weather

95 mm
Rainfall
2.5 m/s
Wind
Calm

July

July is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of -4°C. Moderate rainfall (79 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-4°

Weather

79 mm
Rainfall
2.3 m/s
Wind
Calm

August

August is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of -3°C. Moderate rainfall (75 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-3°

Weather

75 mm
Rainfall
2.2 m/s
Wind
Calm

September

September is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of -5°C. Moderate rainfall (73 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-5°

Weather

73 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm

October

October is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -9°C. Significant rainfall (115 mm).

Comfort

-4°
Feels Like Freezing
-4°C
Temperature
-9°

Weather

115 mm
Rainfall
3.1 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 (147 mm).

Comfort

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

Weather

147 mm
Rainfall
3.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

December

December is the coldest month with highs of -6°C and lows of -17°C. Significant rainfall (138 mm).

Comfort

-12°
Feels Like Freezing
-12°C
Temperature
-17° -6°

Weather

138 mm
Rainfall
3.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

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