Jovim vs Argoncilhe: which Norte town suits you?
Their January highs are within 1°C of each other (13°C and 13°C). Argoncilhe has lower rents and cheaper homes to buy; on the other measures the two are close.
Argoncilhe
8,743 peopleChoose Argoncilhe if you want
- Lower rents in the municipality (€5.86/m² a month, against €7.56/m²)
- Cheaper homes to buy in the municipality (€1,766/m², against €2,348/m²)
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 | Jovim | Argoncilhe |
|---|---|---|
| January high | 13°C | 13°C |
| January low | 6°C | 5°C |
| July high | 26°C | 26°C |
| Days above 35°C a year | 2 | 2 |
| Nights above 20°C a year | 9 | 7 |
| Frost days a year | 1 | 2 |
| Days with rain a year | 124 | 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 | Jovim | Argoncilhe |
|---|---|---|
| Grocery stores | 4 | 5 |
| Pharmacies | 1 | 1 |
| Doctors and clinics | 0 | 0 |
| Cafés | 3 | 5 |
| Restaurants | 2 | 0 |
Getting around
| Measure | Jovim | Argoncilhe |
|---|---|---|
| Nearest train station | 7.0 km | 6.5 km |
| Nearest bus station | 3.0 km | 3.3 km |
| Nearest hospital | 3.2 km | 9.9 km |
| Nearest beach | 12 km | 8.8 km |
| Nearest airport with scheduled flights | 20 km | 28 km |
Housing and safety (whole municipality)
| Measure | Jovim | Argoncilhe |
|---|---|---|
| Median rent per m², per month | €7.56/m² | €5.86/m² |
| Sale price per m² | €2,348/m² | €1,766/m² |
| Sale price change, 5 years | +98% | +92% |
| Crimes recorded per 1,000 residents | 18.5 | 22.0 |
People
| Measure | Jovim | Argoncilhe |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,067 | 8,743 |
| Aged 65 and over | 21.9% | 23.1% |
| Under 15 | 12.4% | 12.4% |
| Born in another country | 2.7% | 5.8% |
Natural hazards
| Measure | Jovim | Argoncilhe |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jovim | 13° | 14° | 17° | 18° | 21° | 24° | 26° | 27° | 25° | 20° | 16° | 14° |
| Argoncilhe | 13° | 14° | 16° | 17° | 20° | 23° | 26° | 27° | 24° | 20° | 15° | 13° |
The average highs are within 1°C of each other in every month. Jovim in November · Argoncilhe in November
Jovim or Argoncilhe: common questions
Which is warmer in winter, Jovim or Argoncilhe?
They are within 1°C of each other: average January highs of 12.9°C in Jovim and 12.5°C in Argoncilhe.
Which has more shops within walking distance?
Argoncilhe: 5 grocery stores within a 15-minute walk of the centre, against 4 in Jovim.
Which is closer to an airport?
Both use Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO): 20 km from Jovim and 28 km from Argoncilhe, in a straight line.
Cite or link
hexplace (2026). Jovim vs Argoncilhe: climate, homes and daily life compared. https://hexplace.org/portugal/compare/jovim-vs-argoncilhe/