Setubal Pillory Monument
Historic town pillory symbolizing municipal authority
In central Setúbal the pillory (pelourinho) stands by the municipal square as a historic monument; visitors pair seeing it with fish markets, waterfront promenades and seafood restaurants.
Setubal Pillory at a Glance#
About Setubal Pillory#
The Setúbal Pillory is a historic municipal pillory (pelourinho) located in the city of Setúbal in Portugal. It functions as a civic monument symbolizing municipal authority and historic local justice.
The monument is a carved stone column set on a stepped base, typical of Portuguese pillories, and is situated within the older, historic part of the city where civic ceremonies were traditionally held. It is a modest civic landmark rather than a large architectural complex.
Pillories in Portugal historically marked the seat of municipal jurisdiction and were commonly erected from the medieval through the early modern periods; the Setúbal example serves that same symbolic role in the city’s streetscape. Many such pillars survive as preserved heritage features in Portuguese towns.
The pillory stands in Setúbal’s historic centre in the Setúbal District on Portugal’s western coast, within easy walking distance of other central civic and religious buildings.
Weather & Climate near Setubal Pillory#
Temperate climate with warm summers (peaking in August) and cool winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 8°C to 28°C. Moderate rainfall (672 mm/year) with a pronounced dry season.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Good | 8° - 15° | 11° | 99 mm | partly cloudy | 83% | 3.5 m/s | 0.3 low | 9.7h |
| February | Very Good | 9° - 16° | 12° | 78 mm | partly cloudy | 80% | 3.9 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 10.6h |
| March | Very Good | 10° - 18° | 14° | 46 mm | partly cloudy | 76% | 4.1 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 11.8h |
| April | Very Good | 11° - 20° | 15° | 59 mm | partly cloudy | 73% | 4.1 m/s | 1.4 high | 13.1h |
| May | Very Good | 13° - 22° | 18° | 51 mm | some cloud | 67% | 4.1 m/s | 1.8 very high | 14.1h |
| June | Ideal | 15° - 25° | 20° | 17 mm | mostly sunny | 64% | 4.1 m/s | 2.1 extreme | 14.6h |
| July | Ideal | 17° - 28° | 22° | 5 mm | clear | 62% | 4.4 m/s | 2.2 extreme | 14.4h |
| August | Ideal | 17° - 28° | 23° | 6 mm | clear | 61% | 4.2 m/s | 1.9 very high | 13.5h |
| September | Ideal | 16° - 26° | 21° | 26 mm | mostly sunny | 66% | 3.6 m/s | 1.4 high | 12.3h |
| October | Excellent | 14° - 23° | 18° | 74 mm | partly cloudy | 74% | 3.6 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 11.1h |
| November | Very Good | 11° - 18° | 15° | 99 mm | partly cloudy | 80% | 3.5 m/s | 0.4 low | 10.0h |
| December | Good | 9° - 16° | 12° | 112 mm | partly cloudy | 83% | 3.8 m/s | 0.3 low | 9.4h |
