Summit

Mount Helmcken

British Columbia

About

Mount Helmcken is a mountain in British Columbia, Canada, with its summit at about 1,030 ft (313 m) above sea level. Mapped trails that come within about half a mile of the top include Sooke Flowline. The nearest town is Metchosin, about 2.9 miles northwest of the summit. Peaks within about 3 miles include Townsend Hill, Alan's Alp and Sugarbump. Sitting Lady Falls is within about 3 miles. For camping, Goldstream Campground and Goldstream Group Campsite - Goldminer (Lower) Site are within about 6 miles. The location and elevation come from OpenStreetMap and the Copernicus 90 m elevation model. Check local access rules and conditions before you go.

Summit Facts

Summit elevation

1,027 ft

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Location

Mount Helmcken

British Columbia

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Conditions and forecast

Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at Mount Helmcken for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.

Best time to visit Mount Helmcken

Best months: May–September. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

  1. Jan

    45° / 33°

    17 wet

  2. Feb

    47° / 33°

    14 wet

  3. Mar

    50° / 35°

    15 wet

  4. Apr

    54° / 39°

    12 wet

  5. May

    60° / 43°

    10 wet

  6. Jun

    63° / 47°

    7 wet

  7. Jul

    68° / 51°

    5 wet

  8. Aug

    70° / 51°

    6 wet

  9. Sep

    66° / 47°

    9 wet

  10. Oct

    57° / 42°

    14 wet

  11. Nov

    49° / 36°

    17 wet

  12. Dec

    45° / 33°

    17 wet

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Port Angeles Intl Ap, WA, 20.3 mi away at 288 ft. The station sits about 700 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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