Midge map Today
- Very Low0–19
- Low20–39
- Moderate40–59
- High60–79
- Very High80–100
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Midge levels look low around Aviemore 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 Aviemore
| Day | Midge level | Worst hour | Best time outdoors | Dusk | Temp | Wind | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today26 Sep | 11Very Low | 18:00 | 07:00–21:00 | 13 19:04 | 9–14°C | 8–15 mph | 2.7 mm |
| Tomorrow27 Sep | 16Very Low | 09:00 | 07:00–21:00 | 9 19:01 | 8–13°C | 3–12 mph | 3.6 mm |
| Monday28 Sep | 9Very Low | 19:00 | 07:00–21:00 | 12 18:58 | 5–12°C | 1–14 mph | 1.6 mm |
| Tuesday29 Sep | 3Very Low | 09:00 | 07:00–21:00 | 0 18:55 | 2–14°C | 1–19 mph | 0.1 mm |
| Wednesday30 Sep | 3Very Low | 08:00 | 07:00–21:00 | 0 18:53 | 13–17°C | 10–18 mph | 6.2 mm |
| Thursday1 Oct | 3Very Low | 06:00 | 07:00–21:00 | 1 18:50 | 10–13°C | 10–18 mph | 0 mm |
| Friday2 Oct | 3Very Low | 19:00 | 07:00–21:00 | 4 18:47 | 8–12°C | 9–17 mph | 0 mm |
Nearby places
Midges vary a lot over short distances. Here is the forecast nearby for Today.
Midges in Cairngorms & Speyside
The Cairngorms are drier than the west, but the pinewoods and lochs around Aviemore, Glenmore and Rothiemurchus hold plenty of midges on warm, still evenings in July and August. Higher ground and the open plateau are usually midge-free when there is any breeze.
Midge hotspots
- Loch Morlich and Glenmore Forest at dusk
- Rothiemurchus pinewoods and Loch an Eilein
- Riverside camping spots along the Spey
Where to escape them
- The Cairngorm plateau and open hill tops
- Aviemore village in the daytime
- Open moorland on the Deeside side of the park
When are midges worst in Cairngorms & Speyside?
The typical midge level week by week, from our model run over 2023, 2024, 2025 weather at Aviemore.
Midgiest weeks: w/c 13 Jul, w/c 20 Jul, w/c 10 Aug.
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Aviemore midge FAQ
Are the midges bad in Aviemore right now?
Today's forecast for Aviemore is Very Low (11/100). Best time outdoors: 07:00–21:00. The forecast updates every three hours.
When is midge season in Aviemore?
As across most of Scotland, midges in Cairngorms & Speyside 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 Cairngorms & Speyside?
Head for breezy, open ground. Local options include: The Cairngorm plateau and open hill tops; Aviemore village in the daytime. Midges struggle to fly in more than a light breeze.