Baguim do Monte vs Alfena: which Norte town suits you?
Their January highs are within 1°C of each other (13°C and 13°C). Baguim do Monte has more grocery stores on foot and less recorded crime; on the other measures the two are close.
Baguim do Monte
15,850 peopleChoose Baguim do Monte if you want
- More grocery stores within a 15-minute walk (9, against 6)
- Less recorded crime in the municipality (18.5 per 1,000 residents, against 24.2)
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 | Baguim do Monte | Alfena |
|---|---|---|
| January high | 13°C | 13°C |
| January low | 5°C | 6°C |
| July high | 26°C | 26°C |
| Days above 35°C a year | 1 | 1 |
| Nights above 20°C a year | 8 | 8 |
| Frost days a year | 2 | 1 |
| Days with rain a year | 123 | 123 |
| Daylight on 21 December | 9 h 12 min | 9 h 12 min |
| Sea in August | – | – |
Daily life within a 15-minute walk
| Measure | Baguim do Monte | Alfena |
|---|---|---|
| Grocery stores | 9 | 6 |
| Pharmacies | 2 | 2 |
| Doctors and clinics | 0 | 0 |
| Cafés | 9 | 11 |
| Restaurants | 11 | 14 |
Getting around
| Measure | Baguim do Monte | Alfena |
|---|---|---|
| Nearest train station | 1.6 km | 2.0 km |
| Nearest bus station | 5.7 km | 5.2 km |
| Nearest hospital | 3.6 km | 1.6 km |
| Nearest beach | 11 km | 15 km |
| Nearest airport with scheduled flights | 13 km | 13 km |
Housing and safety (whole municipality)
| Measure | Baguim do Monte | Alfena |
|---|---|---|
| Median rent per m², per month | €7.56/m² | €7.75/m² |
| Sale price per m² | €2,348/m² | €2,320/m² |
| Sale price change, 5 years | +98% | +96% |
| Crimes recorded per 1,000 residents | 18.5 | 24.2 |
People
| Measure | Baguim do Monte | Alfena |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 15,850 | 15,211 |
| Aged 65 and over | 18.8% | 20.4% |
| Under 15 | 13.2% | 13.2% |
| Born in another country | 6.0% | 5.4% |
Natural hazards
| Measure | Baguim do Monte | Alfena |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baguim do Monte | 13° | 14° | 16° | 17° | 20° | 23° | 26° | 27° | 24° | 20° | 15° | 13° |
| Alfena | 13° | 14° | 16° | 18° | 20° | 24° | 26° | 27° | 24° | 20° | 16° | 13° |
The average highs are within 1°C of each other in every month. Baguim do Monte in November · Alfena in November
Baguim do Monte or Alfena: common questions
Which is warmer in winter, Baguim do Monte or Alfena?
They are within 1°C of each other: average January highs of 12.5°C in Baguim do Monte and 12.6°C in Alfena.
Which has more shops within walking distance?
Baguim do Monte: 9 grocery stores within a 15-minute walk of the centre, against 6 in Alfena.
Which is closer to an airport?
Both use Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO): 13 km from Baguim do Monte and 13 km from Alfena, in a straight line.
Cite or link
hexplace (2026). Baguim do Monte vs Alfena: climate, homes and daily life compared. https://hexplace.org/portugal/compare/baguim-do-monte-vs-alfena/