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 Craignure (Mull) 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 Craignure (Mull)
| Day | Midge level | Worst hour | Best time outdoors | Dusk | Temp | Wind | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today26 Sep | 10Very Low | 07:00 | 07:00–21:00 | 0 19:11 | 12–15°C | 9–18 mph | 2.1 mm |
| Tomorrow27 Sep | 19Very Low | 17:00 | 07:00–17:00 | 23 19:09 | 11–14°C | 2–21 mph | 17.5 mm |
| Monday28 Sep | 20Low | 19:00 | 07:00–19:00 | 22 19:06 | 8–14°C | 4–18 mph | 4 mm |
| Tuesday29 Sep | 6Very Low | 06:00 | 07:00–21:00 | 0 19:03 | 9–17°C | 9–18 mph | 0.6 mm |
| Wednesday30 Sep | 3Very Low | 07:00 | 07:00–21:00 | 0 19:01 | 14–18°C | 12–18 mph | 10.8 mm |
| Thursday1 Oct | 2Very Low | 06:00 | 07:00–21:00 | 2 18:58 | 11–15°C | 12–18 mph | 4.5 mm |
| Friday2 Oct | 12Very Low | 19:00 | 07:00–21:00 | 14 18:55 | 11–13°C | 8–15 mph | 9.5 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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Craignure (Mull) midge FAQ
Are the midges bad in Craignure (Mull) right now?
Today's forecast for Craignure (Mull) is Very Low (10/100). Best time outdoors: 07:00–21:00. The forecast updates every three hours.
When is midge season in Craignure (Mull)?
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.