Dranouter
Provincie West-Vlaanderen · Belgium
Dranouter is a village and a deelgemeente in the municipality of Heuvelland in West Flanders, Belgium. Dranouter was an independent municipality before the 1977 local government reforms. Since then, it has been part of the municipality of Heuvelland. The area of the deelgemeente Dranouter is 10.73 km2. The Dranouter Folk Festival is organised in the village every year. The postal code is 8951.
Read more — WikipediaThe best months to visit are July–August.
August is the hottest month, with highs around 22°C (71°F).
February is the coldest month, with lows around 1°C (33°F).
The wettest month is November, with rain on about 19 days.
June is the sunniest month, with about 7.1 hours of sunshine a day.
In October, it’s warmer here than in 59% of places in Belgium.
16-day forecast
- Feels like
- 12°
- Humidity
- 88%
- Wind
- 14 km/h S
- Gusts
- 25 km/h
- Cloud cover
- 100%
- Pressure
- 1006 hPa
- UV index
- 1 (now)
- Sunrise / Sunset
- 08:20 / 18:46
Next 48 hours
Best time to visit Dranouter
Average conditions for each month, from long-term climate normals (1961–2020).
Month by month
| Climate | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high | 6° | 6° | 10° | 12° | 17° | 19° | 21° | 22° | 19° | 15° | 10° | 7° |
| Average low | 1° | 1° | 3° | 4° | 8° | 11° | 13° | 12° | 10° | 7° | 4° | 2° |
| Rainfall (mm) | 59 | 43 | 56 | 48 | 58 | 65 | 61 | 54 | 70 | 71 | 77 | 68 |
| Rain days | 15 | 11 | 14 | 12 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 17 |
| Sunshine per day (h) | 1.6 | 2.9 | 4 | 5.5 | 6.6 | 7.1 | 6.9 | 7 | 5.1 | 3.8 | 2.4 | 1.5 |
| Daylight (h) | 8.4 | 9.9 | 11.7 | 13.7 | 15.5 | 16.5 | 16.1 | 14.5 | 12.5 | 10.6 | 8.9 | 8 |
| Humidity (%) | 88 | 85 | 83 | 78 | 79 | 81 | 81 | 80 | 81 | 84 | 87 | 89 |
| Wind (km/h) | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 19 | 19 |
| Go score | 0 | 6 | 16 | 28 | 45 | 57 | 65 | 69 | 52 | 35 | 14 | 3 |
The go score (0–100) favours daytime highs of 22–27 °C, mild nights, plenty of sunshine and few rainy days.
Climate normals: WorldClim 2.1 (1970–2000) · CRU CL 2.0 (1961–1990) About this data: Climate normals
What to do in Dranouter, month by month
When each activity is at its best, judged from the climate averages.
| Activities | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sightseeing & city walks | Poor | Poor | Poor | Fair | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor |
| Hiking | Poor | Fair | Poor | Fair | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor |
| Photography & sunsets | Poor | Poor | Poor | Fair | Fair | Fair | Fair | Fair | Fair | Poor | Poor | Poor |
Good Fair Poor · Estimated from long-term averages of temperature, rain days, sunshine and sea temperature.
How each activity is rated
- Sightseeing & city walks — Good: highs of 15–27 °C and few rain days. Fair: 11–33 °C.
- Hiking — Good: highs of 10–24 °C and few rain days; a wider window with trails or national parks nearby.
- Photography & sunsets — Good: at least 7 hours of sunshine a day and few rain days. Fair: 5 hours or more.
Festivals and events around Dranouter
Recurring festivals and celebrations nearby, month by month.
Landmarks nearby
Mountains, castles, museums, beaches and heritage sites within 25 km.
Menin Gate
war memorial in Ypres, Belgium
Tyne Cot Cemetery
cemetery in West Flanders, Belgium
In Flanders Fields Museum
war museum in the city center of Ypres, Belgium
Saint-Maurice church
located in Lille in Nord, in France
Saint Julien Memorial
war memorial commemorating Canadian military forces in World War I, in Saint Julien, Belgium
Basiliek van Onze-Lieve-Vrouw van Dadizele
church in Dadizele, Belgium
Fromelles (Pheasant Wood) Military Cemetery
cemetery located in Nord, in France
Neuve-Chapelle Indian Memorial
cemetery located in Pas-de-Calais, in France
Talbot House
Museum in Belgium
Saint Nicholas' Church
church building in Mesen, Belgium
Onze-Lieve-Vrouwekerk (Poperinge)
church building in Belgium
Sint-Vedastuskerk
church in Vlamertinge, Belgium
Dranouter: practical information
Plugs, money, emergency numbers, safety and typical prices: what to know before you go.
- Voltage
- 230 V · 50 Hz
- Driving
- Drive on the right
Euro
EUR · €
1 USD ≈ 0.891 EUR
- Languages
- German, French, Dutch
- Calling code
- +32
- Meal, casual restaurant€17.00≈ $19.00
- Cappuccino€4.00≈ $4.50
- Beer (0.5 l)€6.00≈ $6.70
- Bottled water (1.5 l)€1.80≈ $2.00
- Taxi, 5 km€13.00≈ $14.00
- Public transport ticket€2.30≈ $2.60
- Mid-range hotel, per night€135≈ $150
Estimated from Belgium’s consumer price level — real prices vary by place and season. Prices are about 87% of US levels.
- Nov 1All Saints' Day
- Nov 11Armistice Day
- Dec 25Christmas Day
- Dec 26St. Stephen's Day
- Jan 1New Year's Day
1 earthquakes of magnitude 5 or more within 100 km in the last 51 years.
Strongest: M5.5 (1976).
How to get to Dranouter
Nearest airports
- LILLille AirportLesquin32 km
- OSTOstend-Bruges International AirportOostende49 km
- BRUBrussels AirportZaventem120 km
- CRLBrussels South Charleroi AirportCharleroi123 km
- ANRAntwerp International Airport (Deurne)Antwerp127 km
Distances
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Hotels in Dranouter
Hotels and holiday rentals with live nightly prices.
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Wildlife around here
The species recorded most often within 25 km, and the months they’re seen.
Climate in Dranouter
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Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Dranouter?
Based on climate normals, the best time to visit Dranouter is July–August.
What is the weather like in Dranouter in October?
In October, Dranouter averages a high of 15°C (58°F) and a low of 7°C (45°F), with 71 mm of rain on about 18 days.
What is the rainiest month in Dranouter?
November, with rain on about 19 days.
What is the nearest airport to Dranouter?
Lille Airport (LIL), about 32 km away.
What power plugs are used in Belgium?
Plug types C, E, at 230 V.
What currency is used in Belgium?
Euro (EUR).
What is the emergency number in Belgium?
112.
Is Belgium safe to visit?
US travel advisory: Exercise increased caution. UK travel advice: No travel warnings.
What time zone is Dranouter in?
Europe/Brussels (UTC+2).
What is the population of Dranouter?
About 656.