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Athens vs Thessaloníki for Remote Work

Athens and Thessaloníki are the two largest cities in Greece with complete remote-work profiles. Athens has about 664K residents; Thessaloníki has about 318K. Athens is the national capital.

Athens averages 23°C in its best month, versus 22°C in Thessaloníki. Athens sees about 3 rainy days that month, while Thessaloníki sees about 7 rainy days. Across the year, temperatures range 5–33°C in Athens and 2–32°C in Thessaloníki.

Athens sits at 70 m, versus 9,999 m below sea level in Thessaloníki.

Side-by-side

Athens

Greece

Population
664K
Elevation
70 m
Best-month temperature
23°C
Best-month range
19–28°C
Best-month rain
About 3 rainy days
Year temperature range
5–33°C
National capital
Yes

Thessaloníki

Greece

Population
318K
Elevation
9,999 m below sea level
Best-month temperature
22°C
Best-month range
18–27°C
Best-month rain
About 7 rainy days
Year temperature range
2–32°C
National capital
No

FAQ

Which is larger, Athens or Thessaloníki?
Athens is the larger of the two complete profiles in Greece, with about 664K residents compared with about 318K in Thessaloníki.
How does the climate compare in Athens vs Thessaloníki?
The best remote-work month is typically September in Athens (23°C avg) and September in Thessaloníki (22°C avg). Rainfall that month is about 3 rainy days in Athens versus about 7 rainy days in Thessaloníki.