Ouro Preto
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Ouro Preto month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Ouro Preto are typically April, May and August, with average daytime highs around 22–23°C. January is usually the warmest month (average high 25°C), July the coldest (average low 11°C), and January the wettest (about 260 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25.2 | 17.5 | 260 | 9.6 |
| February | 25.0 | 17.4 | 195 | 9.5 |
| March | 24.8 | 16.9 | 127 | 10.3 |
| April | 23.3 | 15.4 | 67 | 9.7 |
| May | 21.6 | 13.5 | 30 | 9.4 |
| June | 20.7 | 12.4 | 17 | 9.5 |
| July | 20.5 | 11.3 | 9 | 9.7 |
| August | 21.6 | 11.7 | 26 | 9.7 |
| September | 24.4 | 13.7 | 48 | 9.9 |
| October | 24.2 | 15.6 | 161 | 8.9 |
| November | 23.7 | 15.8 | 231 | 8.8 |
| December | 24.5 | 16.9 | 246 | 9.1 |
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Previously
- Documented history · 1695
In 1695, at Rio das Velhas, Manuel Borba Gato discovered gold, the start of the Brazilian Gold Rush.
- Documented history · 1698
In 1698, Vila Rica (later Ouro Preto) was established, becoming the capital of Minas Gerais from 1720 to 1897.
- Documented history · 1697
In 1697, the Estrada Real was established by the crown to promote development of the interior, reaching from the coast through Ouro Preto onwards to Diamantina.
- Documented history · 1711
In 1711, several small settlements were united as a municipality called Villa Rica, which later came to be called Ouro Preto.
- Gold discovery by Manuel Borba Gato
In 1695, at Rio das Velhas, Manuel Borba Gato discovered gold, starting the Brazilian Gold Rush.
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01 · OverviewOuro Preto, in brief
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02 · HistoryHow Ouro Preto took shape
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03 · VisitVisiting Ouro Preto
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04 · Food & cultureFood and everyday culture in Ouro Preto
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05 · ArtsArts and cultural life in Ouro Preto
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06 · EconomyWork and the economy in Ouro Preto
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07 · SafetySafety and practical guidance for Ouro Preto
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01 · Q&AWhere is Ouro Preto located and what are its coordinates?
Ouro Preto is situated in Brazil at geographic coordinates -20.3948, -43.5052, with an elevation monitored in regional geographic surveys.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Ouro Preto?
Ouro Preto has a recorded population of approximately 77,914 and observes the America/Sao_Paulo time zone.
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Ouro Preto?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Ouro Preto include PT-BR, Spanish, English, French, with BRL used for local transactions.
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