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 at a Glance#

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About Mount Queen Bess#

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.

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.

Air Quality: AQI 19 Good
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
9°
Warmest Month
-17°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January - -17° - -6° -18° 131 mm - - 3.6 m/s - -
February - -16° - -4° -15° 105 mm - - 3.3 m/s - -
March - -16° - -5° -15° 92 mm - - 2.4 m/s - -
April - -12° - -4° -12° 63 mm - - 2.6 m/s - -
May - -9° - 0° -8° 74 mm - - 2.3 m/s - -
June - -6° - 4° -4° 95 mm - - 2.5 m/s - -
July - -4° - 7° -1° 79 mm - - 2.3 m/s - -
August - -3° - 9° 1° 75 mm - - 2.2 m/s - -
September - -5° - 6° -3° 73 mm - - 2.8 m/s - -
October - -9° - 2° -8° 115 mm - - 3.1 m/s - -
November - -15° - -5° -16° 147 mm - - 3.3 m/s - -
December - -17° - -6° -18° 138 mm - - 3.3 m/s - -