Fontanelas vs São João das Lampas: which Lisbon area town suits you?
Their January highs are within 1°C of each other (14°C and 13°C). Fontanelas has more restaurants on foot; on the other measures the two are close.
Fontanelas
6,001 peopleChoose Fontanelas if you want
- Beach lovers: A beach 1.4 km from the centre
- More restaurants within a 15-minute walk (8, against 1)
São João das Lampas
10,484 peopleChoose São João das Lampas 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 | Fontanelas | São João das Lampas |
|---|---|---|
| January high | 14°C | 13°C |
| January low | 10°C | 9°C |
| July high | 22°C | 22°C |
| Days above 35°C a year | 0 | 0 |
| Nights above 20°C a year | 2 | 2 |
| Frost days a year | 0 | 0 |
| Days with rain a year | 88 | 92 |
| Daylight on 21 December | 9 h 27 min | 9 h 26 min |
| Sea in August | 18°C | 18°C |
Daily life within a 15-minute walk
| Measure | Fontanelas | São João das Lampas |
|---|---|---|
| Grocery stores | 3 | 2 |
| Pharmacies | 0 | 1 |
| Doctors and clinics | 0 | 0 |
| Cafés | 3 | 1 |
| Restaurants | 8 | 1 |
Getting around
| Measure | Fontanelas | São João das Lampas |
|---|---|---|
| Nearest train station | 7.2 km | 8.2 km |
| Nearest bus station | 7.1 km | 8.2 km |
| Nearest hospital | 8.6 km | 8.1 km |
| Nearest beach | 1.4 km | 4.0 km |
| Nearest airport with scheduled flights | 16 km | 17 km |
Housing and safety (whole municipality)
| Measure | Fontanelas | São João das Lampas |
|---|---|---|
| Median rent per m², per month | €10.20/m² | €10.20/m² |
| Sale price per m² | €3,068/m² | €3,068/m² |
| Sale price change, 5 years | +108% | +108% |
| Crimes recorded per 1,000 residents | 25.7 | 25.7 |
People
| Measure | Fontanelas | São João das Lampas |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,001 | 10,484 |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.0% | 26.8% |
| Under 15 | 15.4% | 13.3% |
| Born in another country | 7.4% | 9.6% |
Natural hazards
| Measure | Fontanelas | São João das Lampas |
|---|---|---|
| Earthquakes of M5+ within 100 km since 1900 | 2 | 2 |
Month by month
Town-level · ERA5-Land 1991-2020| High | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fontanelas | 14° | 14° | 15° | 16° | 18° | 20° | 22° | 22° | 21° | 19° | 16° | 15° |
| São João das Lampas | 13° | 14° | 15° | 16° | 18° | 21° | 22° | 23° | 22° | 19° | 16° | 14° |
The average highs are within 1°C of each other in every month. Fontanelas in November · São João das Lampas in November
Fontanelas or São João das Lampas: common questions
Which is warmer in winter, Fontanelas or São João das Lampas?
They are within 1°C of each other: average January highs of 13.6°C in Fontanelas and 13.3°C in São João das Lampas.
Which has more shops within walking distance?
Fontanelas: 3 grocery stores within a 15-minute walk of the centre, against 2 in São João das Lampas.
Which is closer to an airport?
Both use Cascais Airport (CAT): 16 km from Fontanelas and 17 km from São João das Lampas, in a straight line.
Cite or link
hexplace (2026). Fontanelas vs São João das Lampas: climate, homes and daily life compared. https://hexplace.org/portugal/compare/fontanelas-vs-sao-joao-das-lampas/