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Kondoa Rock Art Sites

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Kondoa Rock Art Sites

Tanzania
Best timeJun–Oct
Set inTanzania
In season~79°F high
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2018–2023 averages, not a forecast. Wet days estimate days with at least 1 mm of rain or snow using a calibrated ERA5 threshold. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (AWS Open Data, CC BY 4.0).

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54–81°F
CurrencyTZS
LanguageSwahili
TimezoneUTC+03:00
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Map showing the location of Kondoa Rock Art Sites
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Historical monthly weather

Sweet spotPeak Aug–Oct. Go in Jul, Nov for similar weather.

Sunny share of daylightOct · 49%
WarmestFeb · 81°F
WettestJan
Best windowJun–Oct
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Weather data & source

2018–2023 averages, not a forecast. Wet days estimate days with at least 1 mm of rain or snow using a calibrated ERA5 threshold. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (AWS Open Data, CC BY 4.0). Sunny share of daylight is calibrated from daytime cloud cover. ERA5 via Open-Meteo AWS Open Data

The Kondoa Rock-Art Sites or Kondoa Irangi Rock Paintings are a series of ancient paintings on rockshelter walls in central Tanzania. The Kondoa region was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2006 because of its impressive collection of rock art. These sites were named national monuments in 1937 by the Tanzania Antiquities Department.

Best time to visit

Aim for Jun–Oct, the 5 months that line up best.

Pairs well with

Tarangire National Park
51 mi away
Ngorongoro Crater
110 mi away
Mount Kilimanjaro
155 mi away
Amboseli National Park
173 mi away

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Kondoa Rock Art Sites?

The best time to visit Kondoa Rock Art Sites is June–October, in Tanzania.

Where is Kondoa Rock Art Sites?

Kondoa Rock Art Sites is in Tanzania.

What is Kondoa Rock Art Sites known for?

The Kondoa Rock-Art Sites or Kondoa Irangi Rock Paintings are a series of ancient paintings on rockshelter walls in central Tanzania. The Kondoa region was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2006 because of its impressive collection of rock art. These sites were named national monuments in 1937 by the Tanzania Antiquities Department.

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