Midge map Today
- Very Low0–19
- Low20–39
- Moderate40–59
- High60–79
- Very High80–100
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Midge protection essentials
Midge levels look low around Bowmore (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 Bowmore (Islay)
| Day | Midge level | Worst hour | Best time outdoors | Dusk | Temp | Wind | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today11 Nov | 0Very Low | 04:00 | 07:00–21:00 | 0 16:26 | 0–8°C | 3–15 mph | 0.3 mm |
| Tomorrow12 Nov | 0Very Low | 04:00 | 07:00–21:00 | 0 16:24 | 5–8°C | 2–20 mph | 0.2 mm |
| Friday13 Nov | 0Very Low | 04:00 | 07:00–21:00 | 0 16:22 | 6–9°C | 3–16 mph | 1.8 mm |
| Saturday14 Nov | 0Very Low | 04:00 | 07:00–21:00 | 0 16:20 | 7–9°C | 11–20 mph | 0.5 mm |
| Sunday15 Nov | 0Very Low | 04:00 | 07:00–21:00 | 0 16:19 | 5–8°C | 6–14 mph | 13.2 mm |
| Monday16 Nov | 0Very Low | 04:00 | 07:00–21:00 | 0 16:17 | 4–7°C | 9–25 mph | 1.8 mm |
| Tuesday17 Nov | 0Very Low | 04:00 | 07:00–21:00 | 0 16:15 | 7–10°C | 11–18 mph | 12.9 mm |
Nearby places
Midges vary a lot over short distances. Here is the forecast nearby for Today.
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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Bowmore (Islay) midge FAQ
Are the midges bad in Bowmore (Islay) right now?
Today's forecast for Bowmore (Islay) is Very Low (0/100). Best time outdoors: 07:00–21:00. The forecast updates every three hours.
When is midge season in Bowmore (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.