Elsegem
Provincie Oost-Vlaanderen · Belgium
Elsegem lies in Flanders, Belgium. By our climate data, the best time to visit is July–August. The warmest month is August, with average highs of 23°C (74°F).
The best months to visit are July–August.
August is the hottest month, with highs around 23°C (74°F).
February is the coldest month, with lows around 1°C (33°F).
The wettest month is November, with rain on about 18 days.
June is the sunniest month, with about 6.9 hours of sunshine a day.
In October, it’s warmer here than in 58% of places in Belgium.
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16-day forecast
- Feels like
- 4°
- Humidity
- 94%
- Wind
- 10 km/h E
- Gusts
- 18 km/h
- Cloud cover
- 0%
- Pressure
- 1031 hPa
- UV index
- 0 (now)
- Sunrise / Sunset
- 07:35 / 17:22
Next 48 hours
Best time to visit Elsegem
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° | 7° | 10° | 13° | 18° | 21° | 23° | 23° | 19° | 15° | 9° | 7° |
| Average low | 1° | 1° | 3° | 5° | 9° | 11° | 13° | 13° | 11° | 7° | 4° | 2° |
| Rainfall (mm) | 63 | 48 | 64 | 49 | 61 | 73 | 67 | 57 | 66 | 75 | 80 | 73 |
| Rain days | 16 | 12 | 16 | 12 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 18 |
| Sunshine per day (h) | 1.6 | 2.8 | 3.8 | 5.4 | 6.5 | 6.9 | 6.7 | 6.5 | 5 | 3.7 | 2.2 | 1.5 |
| Daylight (h) | 8.4 | 9.9 | 11.7 | 13.7 | 15.5 | 16.5 | 16.1 | 14.5 | 12.5 | 10.6 | 8.8 | 8 |
| Humidity (%) | 87 | 84 | 82 | 77 | 77 | 78 | 79 | 78 | 81 | 84 | 86 | 87 |
| Wind (km/h) | 18 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 18 | 18 |
| Go score | 0 | 9 | 18 | 35 | 53 | 66 | 73 | 73 | 60 | 39 | 13 | 2 |
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 Elsegem, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hiking | Poor | Fair | Poor | Fair | Poor | Poor | Fair | Fair | 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
- 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 Elsegem
Recurring festivals and celebrations nearby, month by month.
Landmarks nearby
Mountains, castles, museums, beaches and heritage sites within 25 km.
Belfries of Belgium and France
group of 56 historical buildings
béguinage of Courtrai
beguinage in Courtrai, Belgium
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Anvaing Castle
castle in Wallonia
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Broel Towers
towers in Kortrijk
Poeke Castle
castle near Poeke in East Flanders, Belgium
Sint-Maartenskerk
church in Kortrijk, Belgium
Provinciaal Archeologisch Museum Velzeke
museum in Velzeke
Egmontkamer
museum in Zottegem, Belgium
Gravenkapel
church
Church of Our Lady
church in Kortrijk
Sint-Walburgakerk
church in Oudenaarde, Belgium
Groeninge Monument
memorial in Kortrijk, Belgium
Elsegem: 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 ≈ 0.895 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 Elsegem
Nearest airports
- LILLille AirportLesquin42 km
- OSTOstend-Bruges International AirportOostende62 km
- BRUBrussels AirportZaventem67 km
- CRLBrussels South Charleroi AirportCharleroi77 km
- ANRAntwerp International Airport (Deurne)Antwerp77 km
- RTMRotterdam The Hague AirportRotterdam141 km
Distances
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Hotels in Elsegem
Hotels and holiday rentals with live nightly prices.
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Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Elsegem?
Based on climate normals, the best time to visit Elsegem is July–August.
What is the weather like in Elsegem in October?
In October, Elsegem averages a high of 15°C (58°F) and a low of 7°C (45°F), with 75 mm of rain on about 16 days.
What is the rainiest month in Elsegem?
November, with rain on about 18 days.
What is the nearest airport to Elsegem?
Lille Airport (LIL), about 42 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 Elsegem in?
Europe/Brussels (UTC+1).
What is the population of Elsegem?
About 1,147.