Rio Mau vs Mindelo: which Norte town suits you?
Their January highs are within 1°C of each other (13°C and 13°C). Mindelo has more restaurants on foot; on the other measures the two are close.
Rio Mau
2,681 peopleChoose Rio Mau if you want
No clear advantage on the measures with precise values.
Mindelo
3,491 peopleChoose Mindelo if you want
- Beach lovers: A beach 1.5 km from the centre
- More restaurants within a 15-minute walk (10, against 4)
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 | Rio Mau | Mindelo |
|---|---|---|
| January high | 13°C | 13°C |
| January low | 6°C | 6°C |
| July high | 25°C | 25°C |
| Days above 35°C a year | 1 | 1 |
| Nights above 20°C a year | 7 | 9 |
| Frost days a year | 0 | 0 |
| Days with rain a year | 121 | 120 |
| Daylight on 21 December | 9 h 11 min | 9 h 11 min |
| Sea in August | 17°C | 17°C |
Daily life within a 15-minute walk
| Measure | Rio Mau | Mindelo |
|---|---|---|
| Grocery stores | 0 | 1 |
| Pharmacies | 0 | 0 |
| Doctors and clinics | 0 | 0 |
| Cafés | 2 | 3 |
| Restaurants | 4 | 10 |
Getting around
| Measure | Rio Mau | Mindelo |
|---|---|---|
| Nearest train station | 12 km | 12 km |
| Nearest bus station | 6.9 km | 7.6 km |
| Nearest hospital | 3.2 km | 4.8 km |
| Nearest beach | 7.6 km | 1.5 km |
| Nearest airport with scheduled flights | 17 km | 8.2 km |
Housing and safety (whole municipality)
| Measure | Rio Mau | Mindelo |
|---|---|---|
| Median rent per m², per month | €7.19/m² | €7.19/m² |
| Sale price per m² | €2,333/m² | €2,333/m² |
| Sale price change, 5 years | +77% | +77% |
| Crimes recorded per 1,000 residents | 25.4 | 25.4 |
People
| Measure | Rio Mau | Mindelo |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,681 | 3,491 |
| Aged 65 and over | 16.6% | 22.0% |
| Under 15 | 14.4% | 13.3% |
| Born in another country | 5.5% | 9.0% |
Natural hazards
| Measure | Rio Mau | Mindelo |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rio Mau | 13° | 14° | 16° | 17° | 20° | 23° | 25° | 26° | 24° | 20° | 16° | 14° |
| Mindelo | 13° | 14° | 16° | 18° | 20° | 23° | 25° | 26° | 24° | 20° | 16° | 14° |
The average highs are within 1°C of each other in every month.
Rio Mau or Mindelo: common questions
Which is warmer in winter, Rio Mau or Mindelo?
They are within 1°C of each other: average January highs of 12.9°C in Rio Mau and 13.0°C in Mindelo.
Which has more shops within walking distance?
Mindelo: 1 grocery stores within a 15-minute walk of the centre, against 0 in Rio Mau.
Which is closer to an airport?
Both use Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO): 17 km from Rio Mau and 8.2 km from Mindelo, in a straight line.
Cite or link
hexplace (2026). Rio Mau vs Mindelo: climate, homes and daily life compared. https://hexplace.org/portugal/compare/rio-mau-vs-mindelo/