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 at a Glance#

Address: Puma Yumco, Tibetan Autonomous Region, China (remote high-altitude lake)

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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.

Air Quality: AQI 51 Moderate
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Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
19°
Warmest Month
-25°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Acceptable -17° - -4° -16° 2 mm some cloud 48% 2.8 m/s 1.1 high 10.4h
February Acceptable -16° - -3° -16° 2 mm some cloud 48% 3.3 m/s 1.6 very high 11.1h
March Acceptable -13° - -1° -12° 5 mm partly cloudy 48% 4.1 m/s 2.1 extreme 11.9h
April Acceptable -8° - 2° -8° 10 mm partly cloudy 54% 3.3 m/s 2.3 extreme 12.7h
May Acceptable -3° - 6° -3° 16 mm partly cloudy 59% 4.3 m/s 2.6 extreme 13.4h
June Acceptable 1° - 10° 3° 40 mm overcast 66% 3.8 m/s 2.7 extreme 13.8h
July Acceptable 3° - 11° 4° 78 mm overcast 74% 3.4 m/s 2.8 extreme 13.6h
August Acceptable 2° - 10° 4° 72 mm overcast 76% 3.1 m/s 2.6 extreme 13.0h
September Acceptable 1° - 8° 2° 31 mm partly cloudy 75% 3.4 m/s 2.3 extreme 12.2h
October Good -4° - 5° -4° 9 mm some cloud 68% 3.5 m/s 2.1 extreme 11.4h
November Good -11° - 0° -10° 2 mm mostly sunny 53% 3.0 m/s 1.5 high 10.6h
December Acceptable -14° - -2° -13° 2 mm mostly sunny 46% 2.9 m/s 1.1 high 10.2h