Today in Central Belt, Fife & Ayrshire
5Very LowAcross the region, today's forecast ranges from 1 to 8. 0% of the region is forecast High or worse at some point today.
Midge map Today
- Very Low0–19
- Low20–39
- Moderate40–59
- High60–79
- Very High80–100
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Midge levels look low around Central Belt, Fife & Ayrshire 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 around Edinburgh
| Day | Midge level | Worst hour | Best time outdoors | Dusk | Temp | Wind | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today8 Oct | 5Very Low | 17:00 | 07:00–21:00 | 5 18:30 | 5–12°C | 3–10 mph | 4.3 mm |
| Tomorrow9 Oct | 1Very Low | 04:00 | 07:00–21:00 | 1 18:27 | 9–14°C | 11–16 mph | 2 mm |
| Saturday10 Oct | 0Very Low | 04:00 | 07:00–21:00 | 0 18:25 | 9–11°C | 14–19 mph | 1.4 mm |
| Sunday11 Oct | 5Very Low | 16:00 | 07:00–21:00 | 5 18:22 | 8–13°C | 3–10 mph | 0 mm |
| Monday12 Oct | 10Very Low | 19:00 | 07:00–21:00 | 11 18:20 | 10–16°C | 3–5 mph | 4.5 mm |
| Tuesday13 Oct | 0Very Low | 04:00 | 07:00–21:00 | 0 18:17 | 13–18°C | 14–26 mph | 0 mm |
| Wednesday14 Oct | 1Very Low | 18:00 | 07:00–21:00 | 1 18:15 | 10–15°C | 10–23 mph | 1.8 mm |
Places in Central Belt, Fife & Ayrshire
Midges in Central Belt, Fife & Ayrshire
Scotland's towns and cities see far fewer midges than the Highlands, and the Fife and East Lothian coasts are usually breezy. Country parks, reservoirs, woodland and the Pentland and Campsie hills can still have midges on warm, still summer evenings.
Midge hotspots
- Woodland and reservoirs in the Pentland and Campsie hills
- Riverside paths and country parks at dusk
Where to escape them
- Edinburgh and Glasgow city centres
- The Fife Coastal Path and East Lothian beaches
- The Ayrshire coast
When are midges worst in Central Belt, Fife & Ayrshire?
The typical midge level week by week, from our model run over 2023, 2024, 2025 weather at Edinburgh.
Midgiest weeks: w/c 13 Jul, w/c 20 Jul, w/c 6 Jul.
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Central Belt, Fife & Ayrshire midge FAQ
Are the midges bad in Central Belt, Fife & Ayrshire right now?
Today's forecast for Central Belt, Fife & Ayrshire is Very Low (5/100). Best time outdoors: 07:00–21:00. The forecast updates every three hours.
When is midge season in Central Belt, Fife & Ayrshire?
As across most of Scotland, midges in Central Belt, Fife & Ayrshire 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 Central Belt, Fife & Ayrshire?
Head for breezy, open ground. Local options include: Edinburgh and Glasgow city centres; The Fife Coastal Path and East Lothian beaches. Midges struggle to fly in more than a light breeze.