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 Oban 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 Oban
| Day | Midge level | Worst hour | Best time outdoors | Dusk | Temp | Wind | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today10 Nov | 0Very Low | 04:00 | 07:00–21:00 | 0 16:21 | 0–6°C | 0–3 mph | 0 mm |
| Tomorrow11 Nov | 0Very Low | 04:00 | 07:00–21:00 | 0 16:19 | 0–7°C | 2–10 mph | 0.1 mm |
| Thursday12 Nov | 0Very Low | 04:00 | 07:00–21:00 | 0 16:17 | 2–6°C | 3–10 mph | 0 mm |
| Friday13 Nov | 0Very Low | 04:00 | 07:00–21:00 | 0 16:15 | 2–7°C | 1–10 mph | 2 mm |
| Saturday14 Nov | 0Very Low | 04:00 | 07:00–21:00 | 0 16:13 | 6–7°C | 4–11 mph | 4.6 mm |
| Sunday15 Nov | 0Very Low | 04:00 | 07:00–21:00 | 0 16:11 | 5–7°C | 2–5 mph | 3 mm |
| Monday16 Nov | 0Very Low | 04:00 | 07:00–21:00 | 0 16:10 | 2–7°C | 3–15 mph | 1.3 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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Oban midge FAQ
Are the midges bad in Oban right now?
Today's forecast for Oban is Very Low (0/100). Best time outdoors: 07:00–21:00. The forecast updates every three hours.
When is midge season in Oban?
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.