Pampilhosa vs Ribeira de Frades: which Centro town suits you?
Their January highs are within 1°C of each other (14°C and 14°C). Pampilhosa has lower rents and cheaper homes to buy; Ribeira de Frades has fewer frosts.
Pampilhosa
4,512 peopleChoose Pampilhosa if you want
- Lower rents in the municipality (€4.97/m² a month, against €7.76/m²)
- Cheaper homes to buy in the municipality (€1,134/m², against €2,295/m²)
Ribeira de Frades
15,315 peopleChoose Ribeira de Frades if you want
- Fewer frosts (4 frost days a year, against 6)
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 | Pampilhosa | Ribeira de Frades |
|---|---|---|
| January high | 14°C | 14°C |
| January low | 5°C | 5°C |
| July high | 28°C | 28°C |
| Days above 35°C a year | 7 | 6 |
| Nights above 20°C a year | 6 | 4 |
| Frost days a year | 6 | 4 |
| Days with rain a year | 109 | 111 |
| Daylight on 21 December | 9 h 18 min | 9 h 18 min |
| Sea in August | – | – |
Daily life within a 15-minute walk
| Measure | Pampilhosa | Ribeira de Frades |
|---|---|---|
| Grocery stores | 0 | 0 |
| Pharmacies | 1 | 1 |
| Doctors and clinics | 1 | 0 |
| Cafés | 3 | 3 |
| Restaurants | 4 | 4 |
Getting around
| Measure | Pampilhosa | Ribeira de Frades |
|---|---|---|
| Nearest train station | 0.5 km | 0.4 km |
| Nearest bus station | 2.9 km | 3.8 km |
| Nearest hospital | 12 km | 1.9 km |
| Nearest beach | 34 km | 33 km |
| Nearest airport with scheduled flights | 63 km | 76 km |
Housing and safety (whole municipality)
| Measure | Pampilhosa | Ribeira de Frades |
|---|---|---|
| Median rent per m², per month | €4.97/m² | €7.76/m² |
| Sale price per m² | €1,134/m² | €2,295/m² |
| Sale price change, 5 years | +58% | +70% |
| Crimes recorded per 1,000 residents | 28.0 | 27.6 |
People
| Measure | Pampilhosa | Ribeira de Frades |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,512 | 15,315 |
| Aged 65 and over | 23.3% | 24.7% |
| Under 15 | 12.3% | 11.5% |
| Born in another country | 7.2% | 5.3% |
Natural hazards
| Measure | Pampilhosa | Ribeira de Frades |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pampilhosa | 14° | 15° | 18° | 19° | 22° | 26° | 28° | 29° | 26° | 22° | 17° | 14° |
| Ribeira de Frades | 14° | 15° | 18° | 19° | 22° | 25° | 28° | 28° | 26° | 22° | 17° | 15° |
The average highs are within 1°C of each other in every month. Ribeira de Frades in November
Pampilhosa or Ribeira de Frades: common questions
Which is warmer in winter, Pampilhosa or Ribeira de Frades?
They are within 1°C of each other: average January highs of 13.6°C in Pampilhosa and 13.8°C in Ribeira de Frades.
Which has more shops within walking distance?
Both have 0 grocery stores within a 15-minute walk of the centre.
Which is closer to an airport?
Both use Aerodromo Goncalves Lobato (Viseu Airport) (VSE): 63 km from Pampilhosa and 76 km from Ribeira de Frades, in a straight line.
Cite or link
hexplace (2026). Pampilhosa vs Ribeira de Frades: climate, homes and daily life compared. https://hexplace.org/portugal/compare/pampilhosa-vs-ribeira-de-frades/