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 Lauder 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 Lauder
| Day | Midge level | Worst hour | Best time outdoors | Dusk | Temp | Wind | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today26 Sep | 17Very Low | 18:00 | 07:00–21:00 | 18 19:00 | 11–15°C | 7–12 mph | 0 mm |
| Tomorrow27 Sep | 7Very Low | 08:00 | 07:00–21:00 | 4 18:57 | 9–13°C | 8–20 mph | 9.3 mm |
| Monday28 Sep | 8Very Low | 19:00 | 07:00–21:00 | 10 18:54 | 5–14°C | 2–11 mph | 0 mm |
| Tuesday29 Sep | 2Very Low | 08:00 | 07:00–21:00 | 0 18:52 | 6–15°C | 7–20 mph | 0.6 mm |
| Wednesday30 Sep | 2Very Low | 19:00 | 07:00–21:00 | 2 18:49 | 13–18°C | 10–18 mph | 5.1 mm |
| Thursday1 Oct | 5Very Low | 06:00 | 07:00–21:00 | 4 18:47 | 9–14°C | 9–17 mph | 1.5 mm |
| Friday2 Oct | 4Very Low | 19:00 | 07:00–21:00 | 5 18:44 | 8–13°C | 9–16 mph | 0 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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Lauder midge FAQ
Are the midges bad in Lauder right now?
Today's forecast for Lauder is Very Low (17/100). Best time outdoors: 07:00–21:00. The forecast updates every three hours.
When is midge season in Lauder?
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.