Puma Yumco
Lake High-altitude Tibetan lake on the plateau
Puma Yumco is a high‑altitude lake on the Tibetan Plateau; travelers visit for remote plateau scenery, yak pastures and to observe nomadic life and wide mountain horizons.
How to Get to Puma Yumco #
Access requires travel within the Tibet Autonomous Region; roads can be long and often require permits. Most visitors travel with licensed Tibetan tour operators who handle logistics and local permits.
Tips for Visiting Puma Yumco #
- High-altitude travel requires acclimatisation - allow several days before undertaking strenuous trips near the lake.
- Access and permits in Tibet can be complex; work with authorised tour operators for logistics and permits.
- Respect local customs and the sacredness of many Tibetan lakes; photography and behaviour etiquette may apply.
Best Time to Visit Puma Yumco #
Summer months (June-September) provide the most feasible window for access when high passes are more likely to be open.
Weather & Climate near Puma Yumco #
Puma Yumco's climate is classified as Tundra - Tundra climate with cold summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -17°C to 11°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall with a pronounced dry season.
January
January is the coldest month with highs of -4°C and lows of -17°C. The driest month with just 2 mm.
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February
February is freezing with highs of -3°C and lows of -16°C. The driest month with just 2 mm.
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March
March is freezing with highs of -1°C and lows of -12°C. Almost no rain and partly cloudy skies.
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April
April is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -8°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of -3°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.
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June
June is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 1°C. Moderate rainfall (40 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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July
July is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 3°C. The wettest month with 78 mm of rain and mostly overcast skies.
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August
August is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (72 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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September
September is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 1°C. Moderate rainfall (31 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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October
October is cold with highs of 5°C and lows of -4°C. Almost no rain.
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November
November is freezing with highs of 0°C and lows of -11°C. The driest month with just 2 mm and mostly sunny skies.
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December
December is freezing with highs of -2°C and lows of -14°C. The driest month with just 2 mm and mostly sunny skies.
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