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 Braemar 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 Braemar
| Day | Midge level | Worst hour | Best time outdoors | Dusk | Temp | Wind | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today8 Oct | 2Very Low | 13:00 | 07:00–21:00 | 2 18:29 | 4–8°C | 4–10 mph | 3 mm |
| Tomorrow9 Oct | 2Very Low | 07:00 | 07:00–21:00 | 1 18:27 | 6–10°C | 7–14 mph | 5.6 mm |
| Saturday10 Oct | 0Very Low | 04:00 | 07:00–21:00 | 0 18:24 | 5–8°C | 13–22 mph | 2.4 mm |
| Sunday11 Oct | 2Very Low | 16:00 | 07:00–21:00 | 3 18:22 | 5–8°C | 1–9 mph | 0 mm |
| Monday12 Oct | 11Very Low | 16:00 | 07:00–21:00 | 11 18:19 | 6–12°C | 1–11 mph | 1.9 mm |
| Tuesday13 Oct | 0Very Low | 04:00 | 07:00–21:00 | 0 18:16 | 8–14°C | 21–26 mph | 4.7 mm |
| Wednesday14 Oct | 0Very Low | 04:00 | 07:00–21:00 | 0 18:14 | 5–9°C | 12–24 mph | 4.8 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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Braemar midge FAQ
Are the midges bad in Braemar right now?
Today's forecast for Braemar is Very Low (2/100). Best time outdoors: 07:00–21:00. The forecast updates every three hours.
When is midge season in Braemar?
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.