Cona Lake
Lake High-altitude lake in Tibet, scenic and remote
Alpine lake on the Tibetan plateau, Cona Lake attracts photographers and trekkers for high‑altitude scenery, yak pastures and striking turquoise water reachable from regional roads.
How to Get to Cona Lake #
Cona Lake is in the Tibetan autonomous region; access requires travel by road from regional hubs and likely permits for foreign visitors. Overland travel can be long and roads at altitude may be rough; arrange local transport and permit paperwork in advance.
Best Time to Visit Cona Lake #
A high-altitude lake in Tibet; access depends on regional roads and permits, with the best window in the drier months of spring to autumn.
Weather & Climate near Cona Lake #
Cona Lake's climate is classified as Tundra - Tundra climate with cold summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -20°C to 13°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall with a pronounced dry season.
January
January is the coldest month with highs of -9°C and lows of -20°C. Almost no rain and partly cloudy skies.
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February
February is freezing with highs of -7°C and lows of -16°C. Almost no rain and partly cloudy skies.
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March
March is freezing with highs of -2°C and lows of -11°C. The driest month with just 3 mm and partly cloudy skies.
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April
April is freezing with highs of 1°C and lows of -6°C. Almost no rain and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of -1°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.
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June
June is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 3°C. Regular rainfall (82 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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July
July is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 5°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (111 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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August
August is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 5°C. Regular rainfall (94 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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September
September is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (70 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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October
October is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of -3°C. Light rainfall.
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November
November is freezing with highs of -3°C and lows of -11°C. The driest month with just 3 mm.
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December
December is freezing with highs of -7°C and lows of -17°C. Almost no rain.
