São Mateus vs Porto Judeu: which Azores town suits you?
Their January highs are within 1°C of each other (16°C and 16°C). São Mateus has a closer bus station; on the other measures the two are close.
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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 Mateus | Porto Judeu |
|---|---|---|
| January high | 16°C | 16°C |
| January low | 14°C | 14°C |
| July high | 23°C | 22°C |
| Days above 35°C a year | 0 | 0 |
| Nights above 20°C a year | 94 | 90 |
| Frost days a year | 0 | 0 |
| Days with rain a year | 132 | 132 |
| Daylight on 21 December | 9 h 28 min | 9 h 28 min |
| Sea in August | 23°C | 23°C |
Daily life within a 15-minute walk
| Measure | São Mateus | Porto Judeu |
|---|---|---|
| Grocery stores | 1 | 0 |
| Pharmacies | 0 | 0 |
| Doctors and clinics | 0 | 0 |
| Cafés | 2 | 0 |
| Restaurants | 5 | 2 |
Getting around
| Measure | São Mateus | Porto Judeu |
|---|---|---|
| Nearest train station | – | – |
| Nearest bus station | 3.9 km | 8.2 km |
| Nearest hospital | 4.5 km | 9.0 km |
| Nearest beach | 0.2 km | 3.0 km |
| Nearest airport with scheduled flights | 19 km | 13 km |
Housing and safety (whole municipality)
| Measure | São Mateus | Porto Judeu |
|---|---|---|
| Median rent per m², per month | €4.95/m² | €4.95/m² |
| Sale price per m² | €1,366/m² | €1,366/m² |
| Sale price change, 5 years | +81% | +81% |
| Crimes recorded per 1,000 residents | 31.9 | 31.9 |
People
| Measure | São Mateus | Porto Judeu |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,757 | 2,501 |
| Aged 65 and over | 13.9% | 18.3% |
| Under 15 | 15.3% | 13.8% |
| Born in another country | 3.0% | 3.4% |
Natural hazards
| Measure | São Mateus | Porto Judeu |
|---|---|---|
| Earthquakes of M5+ within 100 km since 1900 | 14 | 14 |
Month by month
Town-level · ERA5-Land 1991-2020| High | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| São Mateus | 16° | 16° | 16° | 16° | 18° | 20° | 23° | 24° | 23° | 20° | 18° | 17° |
| Porto Judeu | 16° | 16° | 16° | 16° | 18° | 20° | 22° | 24° | 22° | 20° | 18° | 17° |
The average highs are within 1°C of each other in every month.
São Mateus or Porto Judeu: common questions
Which is warmer in winter, São Mateus or Porto Judeu?
They are within 1°C of each other: average January highs of 16.2°C in São Mateus and 16.1°C in Porto Judeu.
Which has more shops within walking distance?
São Mateus: 1 grocery stores within a 15-minute walk of the centre, against 0 in Porto Judeu.
Which is closer to an airport?
Both use Lajes Airport (TER): 19 km from São Mateus and 13 km from Porto Judeu, in a straight line.
Cite or link
hexplace (2026). São Mateus vs Porto Judeu: climate, homes and daily life compared. https://hexplace.org/portugal/compare/sao-mateus-vs-porto-judeu/