Today in Argyll, Mull & Islay
9Very LowAcross the region, today's forecast ranges from 1 to 12. 0% of the region is forecast High or worse at some point today.
Midge map Today
- Very Low0–19
- Low20–39
- Moderate40–59
- High60–79
- Very High80–100
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Midge levels look low around Argyll, Mull & Islay this week, but a still, damp evening changes everything. These live in our rucksack from May to September.
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7-day midge forecast for around Oban
| Day | Midge level | Worst hour | Best time outdoors | Dusk | Temp | Wind | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today8 Oct | 10Very Low | 13:00 | 07:00–21:00 | 6 18:38 | 4–11°C | 3–13 mph | 3.9 mm |
| Tomorrow9 Oct | 6Very Low | 07:00 | 07:00–21:00 | 4 18:36 | 9–12°C | 7–14 mph | 20.4 mm |
| Saturday10 Oct | 1Very Low | 18:00 | 07:00–21:00 | 1 18:33 | 8–10°C | 10–20 mph | 9.5 mm |
| Sunday11 Oct | 13Very Low | 18:00 | 07:00–21:00 | 13 18:30 | 6–11°C | 1–6 mph | 0.2 mm |
| Monday12 Oct | 22Low | 17:00 | 07:00–17:00 | 23 18:28 | 9–14°C | 1–5 mph | 21.9 mm |
| Tuesday13 Oct | 0Very Low | 04:00 | 07:00–21:00 | 0 18:25 | 11–14°C | 14–26 mph | 9.6 mm |
| Wednesday14 Oct | 2Very Low | 18:00 | 07:00–21:00 | 2 18:23 | 8–11°C | 9–18 mph | 20.8 mm |
Places in Argyll, Mull & Islay
Midges in Argyll, Mull & Islay
Argyll is wet, green and often midgy in its sheltered sea lochs and forests. The islands vary a lot: Mull's glens can be bad, while flat, windswept Tiree, Coll and the western shores of Islay are among the breeziest, least midgy spots on the west coast.
Midge hotspots
- Sheltered sea-loch shores in Cowal and Mid Argyll
- Glen More and the lochs of Mull on still evenings
- Forest campsites around Loch Awe and Loch Eck
Where to escape them
- Tiree and Coll, some of the windiest islands in Scotland
- Islay's Atlantic beaches
- Oban seafront and Iona in the daytime
When are midges worst in Argyll, Mull & Islay?
The typical midge level week by week, from our model run over 2023, 2024, 2025 weather at Oban.
Midgiest weeks: w/c 13 Jul, w/c 20 Jul, w/c 15 Jun.
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Argyll, Mull & Islay midge FAQ
Are the midges bad in Argyll, Mull & Islay right now?
Today's forecast for Argyll, Mull & Islay is Very Low (9/100). Best time outdoors: 07:00–21:00. The forecast updates every three hours.
When is midge season in Argyll, Mull & Islay?
As across most of Scotland, midges in Argyll, Mull & Islay are usually active from late May until September, peaking in July and August. Calm, damp, overcast evenings are the worst.
Where can I avoid midges in Argyll, Mull & Islay?
Head for breezy, open ground. Local options include: Tiree and Coll, some of the windiest islands in Scotland; Islay's Atlantic beaches. Midges struggle to fly in more than a light breeze.