Argoncilhe vs Sandim: which Norte town suits you?
Their January highs are within 1°C of each other (13°C and 12°C). Argoncilhe has a closer bus station, lower rents and cheaper homes to buy; Sandim has more doctors on foot.
Argoncilhe
8,743 peopleChoose Argoncilhe if you want
- A bus station closer by (3.3 km, against 5.0 km)
- Lower rents in the municipality (€5.86/m² a month, against €9.39/m²)
- Cheaper homes to buy in the municipality (€1,766/m², against €2,652/m²)
Sandim
6,449 peopleChoose Sandim if you want
- More doctors and clinics within a 15-minute walk (3, against 0)
Side by side
Bold marks the better value where one is clearly better and both values are precise.
Climate
Town-level · ERA5-Land 1991-2020| Measure | Argoncilhe | Sandim |
|---|---|---|
| January high | 13°C | 12°C |
| January low | 5°C | 5°C |
| July high | 26°C | 26°C |
| Days above 35°C a year | 2 | 1 |
| Nights above 20°C a year | 7 | 7 |
| Frost days a year | 2 | 2 |
| Days with rain a year | 126 | 126 |
| Daylight on 21 December | 9 h 13 min | 9 h 13 min |
| Sea in August | 18°C | – |
Daily life within a 15-minute walk
| Measure | Argoncilhe | Sandim |
|---|---|---|
| Grocery stores | 5 | 5 |
| Pharmacies | 1 | 1 |
| Doctors and clinics | 0 | 3 |
| Cafés | 5 | 3 |
| Restaurants | 0 | 2 |
Getting around
| Measure | Argoncilhe | Sandim |
|---|---|---|
| Nearest train station | 6.5 km | 9.2 km |
| Nearest bus station | 3.3 km | 5.0 km |
| Nearest hospital | 9.9 km | 11 km |
| Nearest beach | 8.8 km | 12 km |
| Nearest airport with scheduled flights | 28 km | 28 km |
Housing and safety (whole municipality)
| Measure | Argoncilhe | Sandim |
|---|---|---|
| Median rent per m², per month | €5.86/m² | €9.39/m² |
| Sale price per m² | €1,766/m² | €2,652/m² |
| Sale price change, 5 years | +92% | +103% |
| Crimes recorded per 1,000 residents | 22.0 | 26.1 |
People
| Measure | Argoncilhe | Sandim |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,743 | 6,449 |
| Aged 65 and over | 23.1% | 23.2% |
| Under 15 | 12.4% | 12.1% |
| Born in another country | 5.8% | 4.4% |
Natural hazards
| Measure | Argoncilhe | Sandim |
|---|---|---|
| Earthquakes of M5+ within 100 km since 1900 | 0 | 0 |
Month by month
Town-level · ERA5-Land 1991-2020| High | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Argoncilhe | 13° | 14° | 16° | 17° | 20° | 23° | 26° | 27° | 24° | 20° | 15° | 13° |
| Sandim | 12° | 14° | 16° | 17° | 20° | 23° | 26° | 27° | 24° | 20° | 15° | 13° |
The average highs are within 1°C of each other in every month. Argoncilhe in November · Sandim in November
Argoncilhe or Sandim: common questions
Which is warmer in winter, Argoncilhe or Sandim?
They are within 1°C of each other: average January highs of 12.5°C in Argoncilhe and 12.4°C in Sandim.
Which has more shops within walking distance?
Both have 5 grocery stores within a 15-minute walk of the centre.
Which is closer to an airport?
Both use Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO): 28 km from Argoncilhe and 28 km from Sandim, in a straight line.
Cite or link
hexplace (2026). Argoncilhe vs Sandim: climate, homes and daily life compared. https://hexplace.org/portugal/compare/argoncilhe-vs-sandim/