Midge map Today
- Very Low0–19
- Low20–39
- Moderate40–59
- High60–79
- Very High80–100
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Midge levels look low around Jedburgh 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 Jedburgh
| Day | Midge level | Worst hour | Best time outdoors | Dusk | Temp | Wind | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today8 Oct | 5Very Low | 16:00 | 07:00–21:00 | 5 18:28 | 4–11°C | 4–9 mph | 3.6 mm |
| Tomorrow9 Oct | 4Very Low | 06:00 | 07:00–21:00 | 4 18:25 | 9–14°C | 9–17 mph | 1.1 mm |
| Saturday10 Oct | 0Very Low | 04:00 | 07:00–21:00 | 0 18:23 | 8–11°C | 13–19 mph | 1 mm |
| Sunday11 Oct | 7Very Low | 18:00 | 07:00–21:00 | 8 18:20 | 7–13°C | 2–10 mph | 0 mm |
| Monday12 Oct | 6Very Low | 19:00 | 07:00–21:00 | 7 18:18 | 10–16°C | 7–11 mph | 2.7 mm |
| Tuesday13 Oct | 0Very Low | 04:00 | 07:00–21:00 | 0 18:15 | 12–17°C | 16–27 mph | 0 mm |
| Wednesday14 Oct | 1Very Low | 16:00 | 07:00–21:00 | 1 18:13 | 8–14°C | 9–27 mph | 1.2 mm |
Nearby places
Midges vary a lot over short distances. Here is the forecast nearby for Today.
Midges in Scottish Borders
The Borders is one of the less midgy parts of Scotland, with rolling farmland and a drier climate. Midges are most likely in the wooded Tweed valley forests around Peebles and Innerleithen, and by rivers on still summer evenings.
Midge hotspots
- Tweed valley forests around Glentress and Innerleithen
- Riverside spots on the Tweed and Teviot at dusk
Where to escape them
- The Berwickshire coast around Eyemouth and St Abbs
- Open hills such as the Eildons in a breeze
When are midges worst in Scottish Borders?
The typical midge level week by week, from our model run over 2023, 2024, 2025 weather at Jedburgh.
Midgiest weeks: w/c 13 Jul, w/c 20 Jul, w/c 27 Jul.
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Jedburgh midge FAQ
Are the midges bad in Jedburgh right now?
Today's forecast for Jedburgh is Very Low (5/100). Best time outdoors: 07:00–21:00. The forecast updates every three hours.
When is midge season in Jedburgh?
As across most of Scotland, midges in Scottish Borders 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 Scottish Borders?
Head for breezy, open ground. Local options include: The Berwickshire coast around Eyemouth and St Abbs; Open hills such as the Eildons in a breeze. Midges struggle to fly in more than a light breeze.