Aves vs Riba de Ave: which Norte town suits you?
Their January highs are within 1°C of each other (13°C and 13°C). Aves has a closer train station; on the other measures the two are close.
Aves
8,507 peopleChoose Aves if you want
- Car-light living: 5 grocery stores within a 15-minute walk and public transport close by
- A train station closer by (1.5 km, against 3.6 km)
Riba de Ave
3,425 peopleChoose Riba de Ave if you want
No clear advantage on the measures with precise values.
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 | Aves | Riba de Ave |
|---|---|---|
| January high | 13°C | 13°C |
| January low | 5°C | 5°C |
| July high | 27°C | 27°C |
| Days above 35°C a year | 2 | 2 |
| Nights above 20°C a year | 8 | 8 |
| Frost days a year | 3 | 3 |
| Days with rain a year | 126 | 126 |
| Daylight on 21 December | 9 h 11 min | 9 h 11 min |
| Sea in August | – | – |
Daily life within a 15-minute walk
| Measure | Aves | Riba de Ave |
|---|---|---|
| Grocery stores | 5 | 4 |
| Pharmacies | 2 | 1 |
| Doctors and clinics | 2 | 3 |
| Cafés | 8 | 6 |
| Restaurants | 11 | 9 |
Getting around
| Measure | Aves | Riba de Ave |
|---|---|---|
| Nearest train station | 1.5 km | 3.6 km |
| Nearest bus station | 8.6 km | 8.6 km |
| Nearest hospital | 1.4 km | 0.6 km |
| Nearest beach | 28 km | 30 km |
| Nearest airport with scheduled flights | 26 km | 30 km |
Housing and safety (whole municipality)
| Measure | Aves | Riba de Ave |
|---|---|---|
| Median rent per m², per month | €5.15/m² | €5.71/m² |
| Sale price per m² | €1,729/m² | €1,859/m² |
| Sale price change, 5 years | +99% | +88% |
| Crimes recorded per 1,000 residents | 19.9 | 18.4 |
People
| Measure | Aves | Riba de Ave |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,507 | 3,425 |
| Aged 65 and over | 25.8% | 23.8% |
| Under 15 | 10.9% | 11.1% |
| Born in another country | 4.6% | 3.6% |
Natural hazards
| Measure | Aves | Riba de Ave |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aves | 13° | 14° | 16° | 18° | 21° | 24° | 27° | 27° | 25° | 20° | 15° | 13° |
| Riba de Ave | 13° | 14° | 16° | 18° | 21° | 24° | 27° | 27° | 25° | 20° | 15° | 13° |
The average highs are within 1°C of each other in every month. Aves in November
Aves or Riba de Ave: common questions
Which is warmer in winter, Aves or Riba de Ave?
They are within 1°C of each other: average January highs of 12.5°C in Aves and 12.6°C in Riba de Ave.
Which has more shops within walking distance?
Aves: 5 grocery stores within a 15-minute walk of the centre, against 4 in Riba de Ave.
Which is closer to an airport?
Both use Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO): 26 km from Aves and 30 km from Riba de Ave, in a straight line.
Cite or link
hexplace (2026). Aves vs Riba de Ave: climate, homes and daily life compared. https://hexplace.org/portugal/compare/aves-vs-riba-de-ave/