Dranouter i
Village · Flanders

Dranouter

Provincie West-Vlaanderen · Belgium

Now
14°
Local time
07:06 PM
Population
656
Elevation
56 m
Best time to go
Jul–Aug
Go score 69/100
Main airport
LIL
32 km
Time zone
UTC+2
Europe/Brussels
At a glance

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.

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The 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.

Weather

16-day forecast

Dranouter weather forecast
14°
Overcast
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

14° 19 12° 22 10° 01 8° 04 8° 07 10° 10 30% 13° 13 32% 13° 16 21% 10° 19 41% 8° 22 47% 7° 01 31% 8° 04 26% 8° 07 74% 9° 10 98% 12° 13 83% 14° 16 69%
Today
Oct 20
Overcast
14°8°
49% 0.3 mm 18 E
Tomorrow
Oct 21
Light drizzle
13°8°
50% 1.3 mm 28 SW
Thu
Oct 22
Drizzle
14°7°
98% 4.7 mm 28 SW
Fri
Oct 23
Light rain
13°8°
97% 13 mm 45 S
Sat
Oct 24
Light drizzle
12°8°
78% 4.3 mm 36 W
Sun
Oct 25
Rain
15°9°
84% 34 mm 35 SW
Mon
Oct 26
Overcast
12°8°
39% 30 W
Tue
Oct 27
Drizzle
16°8°
47% 4.0 mm 21 S
Wed
Oct 28
Drizzle
14°10°
36% 4.8 mm 24 SW
Thu
Oct 29
Light drizzle
14°8°
10% 1.8 mm 19 W
Fri
Oct 30
Overcast
15°7°
10% 10 SW
Sat
Oct 31
Overcast
14°8°
22% 7 W
Sun
Nov 1
Light drizzle
12°9°
20% 1.2 mm 12 NW
Mon
Nov 2
Light drizzle
13°9°
16% 0.8 mm 18 NW
Tue
Nov 3
Overcast
12°10°
24% 0.4 mm 12 W
Wed
Nov 4
Overcast
9°6°
19% 0.3 mm 12 S
European AQI40Fair
PM2.515.8
PM1017.4
NO₂12.5
O₃37
Pollen
Alder 0Birch 0Grass 0Mugwort 0Olive 0Ragweed 0

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Climate

Best time to visit Dranouter

Average conditions for each month, from long-term climate normals (1961–2020).

Best time to goJuly–August
-5°3°10°18°25° 050100 mm Jan · 59 mmFeb · 43 mmMar · 56 mmApr · 48 mmMay · 58 mmJun · 65 mmJul · 61 mmAug · 54 mmSep · 70 mmOct · 71 mmNov · 77 mmDec · 68 mm 6°6°10°12°17°19°21°22°19°15°10°7° 1°1°3°4°8°11°13°12°10°7°4°2° JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Average high Average low Sea temperature Rainfall (mm) Best time to go

Month by month

ClimateJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Average high6°6°10°12°17°19°21°22°19°15°10°7°
Average low1°1°3°4°8°11°13°12°10°7°4°2°
Rainfall (mm)594356485865615470717768
Rain days151114121516151418181917
Sunshine per day (h)1.62.945.56.67.16.975.13.82.41.5
Daylight (h)8.49.911.713.715.516.516.114.512.510.68.98
Humidity (%)888583787981818081848789
Wind (km/h)191919191715141515161919
Go score061628455765695235143

The go score (0–100) favours daytime highs of 22–27 °C, mild nights, plenty of sunshine and few rainy days.

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Climate normals: WorldClim 2.1 (1970–2000) · CRU CL 2.0 (1961–1990) About this data: Climate normals

Activities

What to do in Dranouter, month by month

When each activity is at its best, judged from the climate averages.

What to do in Dranouter, month by month
ActivitiesJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Sightseeing & city walks PoorPoorPoorFairPoorPoorPoorPoorPoorPoorPoorPoor
Hiking PoorFairPoorFairPoorPoorPoorPoorPoorPoorPoorPoor
Photography & sunsets PoorPoorPoorFairFairFairFairFairFairPoorPoorPoor

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.

Things to do in Dranouter
Practical

Dranouter: practical information

Plugs, money, emergency numbers, safety and typical prices: what to know before you go.

Power plugs
CE
Voltage
230 V · 50 Hz
Driving
Drive on the right
Currency

Euro

EUR · €

1 USD ≈ 0.891 EUR

Languages
German, French, Dutch
Calling code
+32
Emergency numbers
Safety & travel advice
2
Exercise increased cautionUS travel advisory
No travel warningsUK travel advice · Oct 17, 2026
Read the full advice
Typical prices
  • 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.

Upcoming public holidays
  • Nov 1All Saints' Day
  • Nov 11Armistice Day
  • Dec 25Christmas Day
  • Dec 26St. Stephen's Day
  • Jan 1New Year's Day
Sun & daylight
Sunrise
08:20
Sunset
18:46
Daylight today
10.6 h
Local time in Dranouter
Earthquake history

1 earthquakes of magnitude 5 or more within 100 km in the last 51 years.

Strongest: M5.5 (1976).

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How to get to Dranouter

Nearest airports

Distances

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Hotels

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.

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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.