Amorim vs Pedroso: which Norte town suits you?
Their January highs are within 1°C of each other (13°C and 13°C). Pedroso has more grocery stores on foot; on the other measures the two are close.
Pedroso
18,963 peopleChoose Pedroso if you want
- More grocery stores within a 15-minute walk (6, 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 | Amorim | Pedroso |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 8 | 8 |
| Frost days a year | 0 | 0 |
| Days with rain a year | 121 | 121 |
| 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 | Amorim | Pedroso |
|---|---|---|
| Grocery stores | 4 | 6 |
| Pharmacies | 1 | 1 |
| Doctors and clinics | 0 | 0 |
| Cafés | 2 | 3 |
| Restaurants | 4 | 6 |
Getting around
| Measure | Amorim | Pedroso |
|---|---|---|
| Nearest train station | 18 km | 18 km |
| Nearest bus station | 1.9 km | 2.6 km |
| Nearest hospital | 1.6 km | 2.2 km |
| Nearest beach | 2.3 km | 2.6 km |
| Nearest airport with scheduled flights | 18 km | 19 km |
Housing and safety (whole municipality)
| Measure | Amorim | Pedroso |
|---|---|---|
| Median rent per m², per month | €8.15/m² | €8.15/m² |
| Sale price per m² | €2,472/m² | €2,472/m² |
| Sale price change, 5 years | +79% | +79% |
| Crimes recorded per 1,000 residents | 19.2 | 19.2 |
People
| Measure | Amorim | Pedroso |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,856 | 18,963 |
| Aged 65 and over | 19.0% | 21.5% |
| Under 15 | 13.5% | 12.6% |
| Born in another country | 7.3% | 5.7% |
Natural hazards
| Measure | Amorim | Pedroso |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amorim | 13° | 14° | 16° | 18° | 20° | 23° | 25° | 26° | 24° | 20° | 16° | 14° |
| Pedroso | 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. Pedroso in November
Amorim or Pedroso: common questions
Which is warmer in winter, Amorim or Pedroso?
They are within 1°C of each other: average January highs of 13.1°C in Amorim and 13.0°C in Pedroso.
Which has more shops within walking distance?
Pedroso: 6 grocery stores within a 15-minute walk of the centre, against 4 in Amorim.
Which is closer to an airport?
Both use Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO): 18 km from Amorim and 19 km from Pedroso, in a straight line.
Cite or link
hexplace (2026). Amorim vs Pedroso: climate, homes and daily life compared. https://hexplace.org/portugal/compare/amorim-vs-pedroso/