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.

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Puma Yumco, Tibetan Autonomous Region, China (remote high-altitude lake)
28.58333, 90.33333
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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.

Summer
June-September · 0-10°C (daytime)
The only practical season for easier access; snow-free passes and milder daytime temperatures.
Winter
November-March · -20 to -5°C
Extreme cold and limited access; travel is hazardous and many roads close.

Weather & Climate near Puma Yumco#

Climate

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.

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Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
19°
Warmest Month
-25°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coldest month with highs of -4°C and lows of -17°C. The driest month with just 2 mm.

52 Acceptable

Comfort

-10°
Feels Like Freezing
-10°C
Temperature
-17° – -4°
48%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

2 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.1
UV Index
High
10.4h daylight

February

February is freezing with highs of -3°C and lows of -16°C. The driest month with just 2 mm.

53 Acceptable

Comfort

-10°
Feels Like Freezing
-10°C
Temperature
-16° – -3°
48%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

2 mm
Rainfall
3.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.6
UV Index
Very High
11.1h daylight

March

March is freezing with highs of -1°C and lows of -12°C. Almost no rain and partly cloudy skies.

51 Acceptable

Comfort

-7°
Feels Like Freezing
-7°C
Temperature
-13° – -1°
48%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

5 mm
Rainfall
4.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.1
UV Index
Extreme
11.9h daylight

April

April is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -8°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.

56 Acceptable

Comfort

-3°
Feels Like Freezing
-3°C
Temperature
-8° – 2°
54%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

10 mm
Rainfall
3.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.3
UV Index
Extreme
12.7h daylight

May

May is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of -3°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.

54 Acceptable

Comfort

1°
Feels Like Cold
1°C
Temperature
-3° – 6°
59%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

16 mm
Rainfall
4.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.6
UV Index
Extreme
13.4h daylight

June

June is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 1°C. Moderate rainfall (40 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

58 Acceptable

Comfort

5°
Feels Like Cold
5°C
Temperature
1° – 10°
66%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

40 mm
Rainfall
3.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.7
UV Index
Extreme
13.8h daylight

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.

50 Acceptable

Comfort

7°
Feels Like Cold
7°C
Temperature
3° – 11°
74%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

78 mm
Rainfall
3.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.8
UV Index
Extreme
13.6h daylight

August

August is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (72 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

54 Acceptable

Comfort

6°
Feels Like Cold
6°C
Temperature
2° – 10°
76%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

72 mm
Rainfall
3.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.6
UV Index
Extreme
13.0h daylight

September

September is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 1°C. Moderate rainfall (31 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

54 Acceptable

Comfort

5°
Feels Like Cold
5°C
Temperature
1° – 8°
75%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

31 mm
Rainfall
3.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.3
UV Index
Extreme
12.2h daylight

October

October is cold with highs of 5°C and lows of -4°C. Almost no rain.

62 Good

Comfort

0°
Feels Like Cold
0°C
Temperature
-4° – 5°
68%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

9 mm
Rainfall
3.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.1
UV Index
Extreme
11.4h daylight

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.

63 Good

Comfort

-5°
Feels Like Freezing
-5°C
Temperature
-11° – 0°
53%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

2 mm
Rainfall
3.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.5
UV Index
High
10.6h daylight

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.

54 Acceptable

Comfort

-8°
Feels Like Freezing
-8°C
Temperature
-14° – -2°
46%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

2 mm
Rainfall
2.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.1
UV Index
High
10.2h daylight