Midge map Today
- Very Low0–19
- Low20–39
- Moderate40–59
- High60–79
- Very High80–100
Midge kit
Midge protection essentials
Midge levels look low around Port Appin 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 Port Appin
| Day | Midge level | Worst hour | Best time outdoors | Dusk | Temp | Wind | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today26 Sep | 24Low | 09:00 | 10:00–21:00 | 4 19:10 | 11–15°C | 4–15 mph | 1.5 mm |
| Tomorrow27 Sep | 21Low | 17:00 | 07:00–17:00 | 29 19:07 | 9–14°C | 3–19 mph | 16.8 mm |
| Monday28 Sep | 26Low | 19:00 | 07:00–18:00 | 29 19:05 | 7–14°C | 1–13 mph | 4.4 mm |
| Tuesday29 Sep | 8Very Low | 08:00 | 07:00–21:00 | 0 19:02 | 6–16°C | 4–17 mph | 0.6 mm |
| Wednesday30 Sep | 3Very Low | 07:00 | 07:00–21:00 | 0 18:59 | 14–18°C | 11–18 mph | 9.3 mm |
| Thursday1 Oct | 3Very Low | 19:00 | 07:00–21:00 | 4 18:57 | 11–14°C | 12–16 mph | 4.1 mm |
| Friday2 Oct | 16Very Low | 19:00 | 07:00–21:00 | 19 18:54 | 10–13°C | 6–15 mph | 12.7 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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Port Appin midge FAQ
Are the midges bad in Port Appin right now?
Today's forecast for Port Appin is Low (24/100). Best time outdoors: 10:00–21:00. The forecast updates every three hours.
When is midge season in Port Appin?
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.