Vermoim vs Santa Maria de Avioso: which Norte town suits you?
Their January highs are within 1°C of each other (13°C and 13°C). Santa Maria de Avioso has more restaurants on foot and a closer bus station; on the other measures the two are close.
Vermoim
15,764 peopleChoose Vermoim if you want
No clear advantage on the measures with precise values.
Santa Maria de Avioso
5,513 peopleChoose Santa Maria de Avioso if you want
- More restaurants within a 15-minute walk (25, against 12)
- A bus station closer by (3.6 km, against 5.9 km)
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 | Vermoim | Santa Maria de Avioso |
|---|---|---|
| January high | 13°C | 13°C |
| January low | 6°C | 6°C |
| July high | 26°C | 26°C |
| Days above 35°C a year | 1 | 1 |
| Nights above 20°C a year | 9 | 8 |
| Frost days a year | 0 | 1 |
| Days with rain a year | 119 | 122 |
| Daylight on 21 December | 9 h 12 min | 9 h 12 min |
| Sea in August | 17°C | 17°C |
Daily life within a 15-minute walk
| Measure | Vermoim | Santa Maria de Avioso |
|---|---|---|
| Grocery stores | 3 | 3 |
| Pharmacies | 3 | 3 |
| Doctors and clinics | 1 | 1 |
| Cafés | 8 | 10 |
| Restaurants | 12 | 25 |
Getting around
| Measure | Vermoim | Santa Maria de Avioso |
|---|---|---|
| Nearest train station | 4.2 km | 4.1 km |
| Nearest bus station | 5.9 km | 3.6 km |
| Nearest hospital | 5.8 km | 7.1 km |
| Nearest beach | 9.4 km | 9.9 km |
| Nearest airport with scheduled flights | 6.3 km | 6.7 km |
Housing and safety (whole municipality)
| Measure | Vermoim | Santa Maria de Avioso |
|---|---|---|
| Median rent per m², per month | €8.57/m² | €8.57/m² |
| Sale price per m² | €2,557/m² | €2,557/m² |
| Sale price change, 5 years | +87% | +87% |
| Crimes recorded per 1,000 residents | 28.0 | 28.0 |
People
| Measure | Vermoim | Santa Maria de Avioso |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 15,764 | 5,513 |
| Aged 65 and over | 18.7% | 15.8% |
| Under 15 | 13.2% | 15.0% |
| Born in another country | 9.0% | 8.1% |
Natural hazards
| Measure | Vermoim | Santa Maria de Avioso |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vermoim | 13° | 14° | 16° | 18° | 20° | 23° | 26° | 26° | 24° | 20° | 16° | 14° |
| Santa Maria de Avioso | 13° | 14° | 16° | 17° | 20° | 23° | 26° | 26° | 24° | 20° | 16° | 13° |
The average highs are within 1°C of each other in every month. Vermoim in November · Santa Maria de Avioso in November
Vermoim or Santa Maria de Avioso: common questions
Which is warmer in winter, Vermoim or Santa Maria de Avioso?
They are within 1°C of each other: average January highs of 12.9°C in Vermoim and 12.8°C in Santa Maria de Avioso.
Which has more shops within walking distance?
Both have 3 grocery stores within a 15-minute walk of the centre.
Which is closer to an airport?
Both use Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO): 6.3 km from Vermoim and 6.7 km from Santa Maria de Avioso, in a straight line.
Cite or link
hexplace (2026). Vermoim vs Santa Maria de Avioso: climate, homes and daily life compared. https://hexplace.org/portugal/compare/vermoim-vs-santa-maria-de-avioso/