Pelourinho do Poder Historical Site

Pelourinho do Poder

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Pelourinho do Poder at a Glance#

Address: Pelourinho do Poder, Ouro Preto, Minas Gerais, Brazil

Admission: Free to visit the square; individual museums and sites in Ouro Preto may have separate admission fees.

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How to Get to Pelourinho do Poder#

Ouro Preto is about 100 km (2-3 hours) from Belo Horizonte; buses and rental cars run from the capital. The town’s steep streets are best explored on foot once arrived.

Tips for Visiting Pelourinho do Poder#

  • Visit the Igreja de São Francisco de Assis in the morning to see light slant across Aleijadinho's carved stonework.
  • Wear good shoes - cobblestones are uneven and steep.
  • Explore beyond the main square: narrow alleys reveal baroque façades and small ateliers.

Best Time to Visit Pelourinho do Poder#

Best in the dry months (May-September) to comfortably explore the steep cobbled streets and outdoor viewpoints.

Dry season
May-September · 12-25°C (54-77°F)
Less rain, comfortable for walking the steep streets.
Rainy season
October-April · 18-28°C (64-82°F)
Lush surrounding hills; afternoon showers common.

Weather & Climate near Pelourinho do Poder#

Climate

Pelourinho do Poder's climate is classified as Humid Subtropical (Dry Winter) - Humid Subtropical (Dry Winter) climate with warm summers (peaking in February) and mild winters (coldest in July). Temperatures range from 10°C to 28°C. Abundant rainfall (1511 mm/year), wettest in December with a pronounced dry season.

Air Quality: AQI 52 Moderate
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
28°
Warmest Month
10°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January - 16° - 27° 22° 280 mm - - 1.3 m/s - -
February - 17° - 28° 22° 178 mm - - 1.3 m/s - -
March - 16° - 27° 22° 177 mm - - 1.3 m/s - -
April - 15° - 26° 20° 75 mm - - 1.2 m/s - -
May - 12° - 25° 19° 34 mm - - 1.2 m/s - -
June - 10° - 24° 17° 15 mm - - 1.2 m/s - -
July - 10° - 23° 17° 15 mm - - 1.3 m/s - -
August - 11° - 25° 18° 16 mm - - 1.5 m/s - -
September - 13° - 26° 19° 54 mm - - 1.7 m/s - -
October - 15° - 26° 21° 115 mm - - 1.7 m/s - -
November - 16° - 26° 21° 228 mm - - 1.5 m/s - -
December - 16° - 26° 21° 324 mm - - 1.4 m/s - -