Diest
Belgium
Diest, a Flemish Brabant town on the Demer river, is best known for its beguinage and medieval ramparts. The town centre has roots in the Middle Ages and carries a historical connection to the House of Nassau, giving it the designation of Oranjestad. A walkable centre with cafés and restaurants makes it a practical base for exploring the Hageland region, roughly an hour from Brussels.
- Population22,516
- Nearest water from center 0.1 km0.1 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 1.7 km1.1 mi
Nearest airports
Nearest train stations
Climate · monthly averages
J
4°38°
70mm2.8in
F
4°39°
65mm2.6in
M
7°44°
65mm2.5in
A
10°50°
55mm2.1in
M
14°57°
65mm2.6in
J
17°62°
75mm2.9in
J
19°66°
80mm3.2in
A
19°65°
80mm3.2in
S
15°60°
60mm2.4in
O
12°53°
65mm2.6in
N
7°45°
70mm2.8in
D
4°40°
85mm3.3in
Avg temp · total precipitation, 1991–2020 monthly normals · ERA5-Land · methodology ↗