Town · Oeste e Vale do Tejo, Portugal · 39.51°N 9.13°W
São Martinho do Porto, Portugal
São Martinho do Porto is a town of 2,868 people in Oeste e Vale do Tejo, with January highs of 14°C, 1 day a year above 35°C, a hospital 12.0 km from the centre and Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) 82 km away.
Weather now
Forecast: MET Norway (CC BY 4.0)
Normal for November, 1991-2020
17°high · low 12°C · 13 rain days
Who São Martinho do Porto suits
Generated from the data below by published rulesGood fit for
- Beach loversA beach 0.5 km from the centre
- People who dislike heat24°C July highs and 1 day a year above 35°C
Weaker fit for
Nothing stands out as a weaker fit.
What makes São Martinho do Porto stand out
- São Martinho do Porto has the most cafés within a 15-minute walk in Oeste e Vale do Tejo among towns under 3,000 people (11).
- São Martinho do Porto has the most restaurants within a 15-minute walk in Oeste e Vale do Tejo among towns under 3,000 people (27).
- São Martinho do Porto is the closest town in Oeste e Vale do Tejo among towns under 3,000 people to a beach (0.5 km).
A fact appears when a town ranks first for a measure in Portugal, in its region, or among towns of similar size there.
Climate comfort
72/ 100
Top 14% in Portugal
Based on: Average January high, Days above 35°C a year in the last ten years, Days with rain a year, Tropical nights a year in the last ten years, Frost days a year in the last ten years
Car-free living
45/ 100
Rank 444 of 790 in Portugal
Based on: Grocery stores within a 15-minute walk, Pharmacies within a 15-minute walk, Cafés within a 15-minute walk, Distance to the nearest train station, Distance to the nearest bus station
Access to services
24/ 100
Rank 732 of 800 in Portugal
Based on: Distance to the nearest hospital, Distance to the nearest airport with scheduled flights, Grocery stores within a 15-minute walk, Doctors and clinics within a 15-minute walk, Schools within a 15-minute walk
How precise is each number?Town-levelmeasured or computed for this townModelledestimated from a grid or a modelRegionalonly available for the wider area
São Martinho do Porto compared with Porto
Pick another town in Portugal to see the differences in plain terms.
- 1°C warmer in JanuaryAverage January highSão Martinho do Porto 14°CPorto 13°C
- 2°C cooler in JulyAverage July highSão Martinho do Porto 24°CPorto 26°C
- 16 fewer rainy days a yearDays with rain per yearSão Martinho do Porto 103Porto 119
- About the same number of very hot daysDays above 35°C per yearSão Martinho do Porto 0.6Porto 1.0
- 11 min more daylight in DecemberDaylight on 21 DecemberSão Martinho do Porto 9 h 23 minPorto 9 h 12 min
Housing & costs
Official · INE Portugal, EurostatAt these medians, a 70 m² home costs about €430 a month to rent and about €131,000 to buy.
São Martinho do Porto is in the municipality of Alcobaça. Rents, prices and crime are published for each municipality as a whole, not for single towns.
Climate today
Town-level · ERA5-Land reanalysis 1991-2020Month by month
Town-level · ERA5-Land reanalysis 1991-2020August is the warmest month (25°C average high) and January the coolest (14°C). November is the wettest (95 mm) and July the driest (10 mm).
Best time to visit
- Walking and cyclingJune to SeptemberBy the published month rules
- Not ideal for reliable dry weatherApril and October to JanuaryBy the published month rules
- Warm and quiet RegionalMay and OctoberHighs of 20°C or more and low crowds in the region
- JanuaryAir 14°Sea 15°11 rain daysCrowds: Low
- FebruaryAir 15°Sea 14°9 rain daysCrowds: Low
- MarchAir 17°Sea 14°10 rain daysCrowds: Low
- AprilAir 18°Sea 15°11 rain daysCrowds: Low
- MayAir 20°Sea 16°9 rain daysCrowds: Low
- JuneAir 23°Sea 18°6 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- JulyAir 24°Sea 18°3 rain daysCrowds: High
- AugustAir 25°Sea 19°3 rain daysCrowds: Peak
- SeptemberAir 24°Sea 19°6 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- OctoberAir 21°Sea 18°11 rain daysCrowds: Low
- NovemberAir 17°Sea 17°13 rain daysCrowds: Low
- DecemberAir 15°Sea 15°11 rain daysCrowds: Low
Crowd levels are for Oeste e Vale do Tejo as a whole: nights booked through online platforms in 2025, against the region's busiest month (Eurostat).
Is it getting hotter?
Town-level · ERA5-Land reanalysisDays above 35°C per year
Both measured periods come from the same reanalysis as the climate section. The bars run to 10 days.
Healthcare & getting around
Town-level · straight-line distancesWithin 1.2 km of the centre
- Grocery stores2
- Pharmacies0
- Doctors & clinics0
- Train stationYes, 0.7 km
30 min by car
- Hospitals7
- Sea beaches17
- People93,150
60 min by car
- Towns over 10,00011
- Hospitals20
- Sea beaches97
- People559,218
- Nearest train stationSão Martinho do Porto0.7 km
- Nearest bus stationTerminal Rodoviário da Nazaré11 km
- Nearest hospitalCasa de Saúde do Montepio Rainha Dona Leonor12 km
- Quickest hospital by carLaboratório Analises Beatriz Godinho19 min
- Nearest airport with scheduled flightsLisbon Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS)82 km · 76 min by car
Distances are straight lines from the town centre. Drive times are by road in free-flowing traffic (OSRM on OpenStreetMap roads); people counts add up the towns reached.
Daily life
Town-level · Overture Maps places, 2026-10-21.0Within 1.2 km of the centre
- 2Grocery stores & supermarketsPortugal median: 3
- 0PharmaciesPortugal median: 1
- 11CafésPortugal median: 4
- 27RestaurantsPortugal median: 9
- 2BakeriesPortugal median: 2
- 0Gyms & fitness studiosPortugal median: 1
- 0SchoolsPortugal median: 2
- 0Doctors & clinicsPortugal median: 1
Nature & surroundings
Town-level · WorldCover, Copernicus DEM, Natura 2000, OpenStreetMapPeople & community
Modelled · EU Census 2021 gridUnder 1515 to 6465 and over
International residents
| Share of residents | São Martinho do Porto | Median town in Portugal |
|---|---|---|
| Born in another EU country | 3.9% | 1.6% |
| Born outside the EU | 11.7% | 5.5% |
| Moved here from abroad in the past year | 3.0% | 1.1% |
15.6% of residents were born abroad, against 7.1% in the median town in Portugal (2021 census). From the 1 km census grid cells within 1.5 km of the centre (2,266 residents counted).
Environment & natural hazards
- Earthquakes1 since 1900Magnitude 5 or larger within 100 km. Largest: M6.0.Town-level · USGS earthquake catalog
- Air quality6.7 µg/m³Average fine particles (PM2.5) at the centre in 2023. The WHO guideline for the yearly average is 5 µg/m³.Modelled · EEA
- Wildfire1 of 10 yearsYears with a fire of 30 ha or more within 10 km of the centre, 2016-2025; 204 ha burnt by those fires.Town-level · EFFIS
Places like São Martinho do Porto
Matched on climate, amenities, nearest and access
- Valado de FradesOeste e Vale do Tejo81% match
- FamalicãoOeste e Vale do Tejo81% match
- AlfeizerãoOeste e Vale do Tejo81% match
- ÓbidosOeste e Vale do Tejo79% match
- Salir de MatosOeste e Vale do Tejo77% match
Measures used: Average January high, Average July high, Days above 35°C a year in the last ten years, Days with rain a year, Grocery stores within a 15-minute walk, Cafés within a 15-minute walk, Distance to the nearest train station and Distance to the nearest airport with scheduled flights. A match of 100% would mean the same values on every one.
Common questions about São Martinho do Porto
What is the weather like in São Martinho do Porto through the year?
January averages a high of 14°C and a low of 9°C; July averages 24°C and 17°C. There are about 103 days with rain a year. These are averages for 1991-2020.
How many very hot days does São Martinho do Porto get?
São Martinho do Porto averaged 0.6 days a year above 35°C in 2016-2025, against 0 a year in 1991-2000.
Does it freeze in São Martinho do Porto?
São Martinho do Porto averaged no frost days a year in 2016-2025.
What is within walking distance of the centre of São Martinho do Porto?
Within 1.2 km of the centre there are 2 grocery stores, no pharmacies, no doctors and clinics and 11 cafés. In a straight line, the nearest train station is 0.7 km away, the nearest bus station is 11 km away, the nearest hospital is 12 km away, the nearest beach is 0.5 km away and the nearest coastline is 0.5 km away.
What is the nearest airport to São Martinho do Porto?
Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS), 82 km from the centre in a straight line.
How much daylight does São Martinho do Porto get in winter?
9 h 23 min on 21 December, against 14 h 58 min on 21 June.
When is the best time to visit São Martinho do Porto?
By the published month rules: walking and cycling from June to September.
Is the sea warm enough to swim in São Martinho do Porto?
The open sea nearby stays below 20°C on average all year; it is warmest in August, at about 19°C.
How much does a home cost in São Martinho do Porto?
The median rent was €6.20/m² a month (2024, new leases), about €430 for 70 m². Homes sold for €1,876/m² (2026 Q2, median of the last 12 months), about €131,000 for 70 m². These are figures for the municipality of Alcobaça as a whole.
Who is São Martinho do Porto a good fit for?
By the published rules: beach lovers (A beach 0.5 km from the centre); people who dislike heat (24°C July highs and 1 day a year above 35°C).
Sources & methodology
Every value comes from one of the open datasets below and is computed the same way for every town. Each section names how precise its values are: town-level, modelled or regional. Distances are straight lines from the town centre, and amenities are counted within 1.2 km of it. Read the full methodology.
"Who São Martinho do Porto suits" lines come from fixed rules applied to every town in the same way. A rule only uses values that are modelled or better, and each line shows the numbers that triggered it. How the rules work.
| Dataset | Used for | Version | Licence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Copernicus DEM GLO-30 (30 m elevation) | Elevation | glo30_s120 | Copernicus DEM licence (free for any use, with attribution) |
| PM2.5, European air quality data (EEA, interpolated 1 km map) | Air quality | pm25_2023 | CC BY 4.0 |
| Burnt areas (European Forest Fire Information System, EFFIS) | Wildfires | 2016-2025 | CC BY 4.0 |
| ERA5 monthly sea surface temperature (Copernicus Climate Data Store) | Sea temperature | monthly_1991-2020 | CC BY 4.0 |
| ERA5-Land reanalysis (Copernicus Climate Data Store) | Climate | points_1991-2025 | CC BY 4.0 |
| ESA WorldCover 2021 (10 m land cover) | Land cover | v200_2021 | CC BY 4.0 |
| EU Census 2021 population grid (Eurostat) | Census grid | V3 | Free reuse with acknowledgement (European Commission reuse policy) |
| Nights spent in short-stay accommodation booked through online platforms (Eurostat tour_ce_omn12) | Crowds | 2026-11-01 | CC BY 4.0 |
| Price level indices (Eurostat prc_ppp_ind) | Price level | 2026-11-01 | CC BY 4.0 |
| GeoNames | Place names and populations | 2026-10-31 | CC BY 4.0 |
| INE Portugal (local statistics on rents, house prices, crime and population) | Rents, house prices, crime and population | 2026-11-01 | CC BY 4.0 |
| Natura 2000 protected sites (EEA, end 2024) | Protected areas | end2024 | CC BY 4.0 |
| OpenStreetMap (Geofabrik extracts) | Stations, hospitals, beaches, coastline | 2026-10-31 | ODbL 1.0 |
| OurAirports | Airports | 2026-10-31 | Public domain |
| Overture Maps places | Amenities | 2026-10-21.0 | CDLA-Permissive-2.0 |
| TEMIS UV index climatology (KNMI / ESA) | UV index | v2.0_clim_2004-2020 | Free use with credit; TEMIS asks to be told how the data is used |
| USGS earthquake catalog (ComCat) | Earthquakes | 2026-10-31 | Public domain |