São João de Ver vs Rio Meão: which Norte town suits you?
Their January highs are within 1°C of each other (12°C and 13°C). On the measures with precise values, neither town is clearly ahead.
São João de Ver
9,568 peopleChoose São João de Ver if you want
No clear advantage on the measures with precise values.
Rio Meão
4,802 peopleChoose Rio Meão 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 | São João de Ver | Rio Meão |
|---|---|---|
| January high | 12°C | 13°C |
| January low | 6°C | 6°C |
| July high | 25°C | 26°C |
| Days above 35°C a year | 1 | 1 |
| Nights above 20°C a year | 6 | 7 |
| Frost days a year | 1 | 1 |
| Days with rain a year | 120 | 120 |
| Daylight on 21 December | 9 h 14 min | 9 h 14 min |
| Sea in August | 18°C | 18°C |
Daily life within a 15-minute walk
| Measure | São João de Ver | Rio Meão |
|---|---|---|
| Grocery stores | 0 | 1 |
| Pharmacies | 1 | 1 |
| Doctors and clinics | 0 | 1 |
| Cafés | 3 | 3 |
| Restaurants | 6 | 8 |
Getting around
| Measure | São João de Ver | Rio Meão |
|---|---|---|
| Nearest train station | 0.0 km | 0.7 km |
| Nearest bus station | 4.6 km | 5.4 km |
| Nearest hospital | 2.8 km | 3.4 km |
| Nearest beach | 8.4 km | 6.1 km |
| Nearest airport with scheduled flights | 34 km | 33 km |
Housing and safety (whole municipality)
| Measure | São João de Ver | Rio Meão |
|---|---|---|
| Median rent per m², per month | €5.86/m² | €5.86/m² |
| Sale price per m² | €1,766/m² | €1,766/m² |
| Sale price change, 5 years | +92% | +92% |
| Crimes recorded per 1,000 residents | 22.0 | 22.0 |
People
| Measure | São João de Ver | Rio Meão |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 9,568 | 4,802 |
| Aged 65 and over | 21.7% | 23.6% |
| Under 15 | 12.1% | 10.9% |
| Born in another country | 5.1% | 4.9% |
Natural hazards
| Measure | São João de Ver | Rio Meão |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| São João de Ver | 12° | 14° | 16° | 17° | 20° | 23° | 25° | 26° | 24° | 20° | 15° | 13° |
| Rio Meão | 13° | 14° | 16° | 18° | 20° | 23° | 26° | 26° | 24° | 20° | 16° | 14° |
The average highs are within 1°C of each other in every month. São João de Ver in November
São João de Ver or Rio Meão: common questions
Which is warmer in winter, São João de Ver or Rio Meão?
They are within 1°C of each other: average January highs of 12.4°C in São João de Ver and 12.8°C in Rio Meão.
Which has more shops within walking distance?
Rio Meão: 1 grocery stores within a 15-minute walk of the centre, against 0 in São João de Ver.
Which is closer to an airport?
Both use Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO): 34 km from São João de Ver and 33 km from Rio Meão, in a straight line.
Cite or link
hexplace (2026). São João de Ver vs Rio Meão: climate, homes and daily life compared. https://hexplace.org/portugal/compare/sao-joao-de-ver-vs-rio-meao/