Midge map Today
- Very Low0–19
- Low20–39
- Moderate40–59
- High60–79
- Very High80–100
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Midge levels look low around Dunfermline 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 Dunfermline
| Day | Midge level | Worst hour | Best time outdoors | Dusk | Temp | Wind | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today26 Sep | 5Very Low | 18:00 | 07:00–21:00 | 6 19:03 | 13–16°C | 10–15 mph | 0 mm |
| Tomorrow27 Sep | 12Very Low | 07:00 | 07:00–21:00 | 12 19:00 | 11–14°C | 4–15 mph | 9.3 mm |
| Monday28 Sep | 12Very Low | 19:00 | 07:00–21:00 | 15 18:57 | 6–15°C | 2–11 mph | 0 mm |
| Tuesday29 Sep | 5Very Low | 06:00 | 07:00–21:00 | 1 18:55 | 9–16°C | 7–16 mph | 0.2 mm |
| Wednesday30 Sep | 7Very Low | 08:00 | 07:00–21:00 | 1 18:52 | 15–19°C | 7–16 mph | 8.2 mm |
| Thursday1 Oct | 5Very Low | 06:00 | 07:00–21:00 | 4 18:49 | 12–16°C | 9–14 mph | 1.5 mm |
| Friday2 Oct | 5Very Low | 19:00 | 07:00–21:00 | 7 18:47 | 10–13°C | 7–15 mph | 1.2 mm |
Nearby places
Midges vary a lot over short distances. Here is the forecast nearby for Today.
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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Dunfermline midge FAQ
Are the midges bad in Dunfermline right now?
Today's forecast for Dunfermline is Very Low (5/100). Best time outdoors: 07:00–21:00. The forecast updates every three hours.
When is midge season in Dunfermline?
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.