Today in Dumfries & Galloway
8Very LowAcross the region, today's forecast ranges from 1 to 10. 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 Dumfries & Galloway 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 Newton Stewart
| Day | Midge level | Worst hour | Best time outdoors | Dusk | Temp | Wind | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today8 Oct | 10Very Low | 13:00 | 07:00–21:00 | 8 18:37 | 3–12°C | 0–10 mph | 13.1 mm |
| Tomorrow9 Oct | 6Very Low | 07:00 | 07:00–21:00 | 4 18:34 | 10–15°C | 7–15 mph | 9.4 mm |
| Saturday10 Oct | 2Very Low | 07:00 | 07:00–21:00 | 0 18:32 | 8–11°C | 9–19 mph | 11.1 mm |
| Sunday11 Oct | 9Very Low | 17:00 | 07:00–21:00 | 10 18:29 | 8–11°C | 4–9 mph | 0.8 mm |
| Monday12 Oct | 13Very Low | 18:00 | 07:00–21:00 | 13 18:27 | 12–15°C | 6–13 mph | 26.5 mm |
| Tuesday13 Oct | 0Very Low | 19:00 | 07:00–21:00 | 1 18:24 | 12–15°C | 13–20 mph | 11 mm |
| Wednesday14 Oct | 2Very Low | 16:00 | 07:00–21:00 | 3 18:22 | 9–13°C | 9–20 mph | 9.7 mm |
Places in Dumfries & Galloway
Midges in Dumfries & Galloway
Galloway's forests, lochs and moorland, especially Galloway Forest Park and Glen Trool, have their share of midges from June onwards. The Solway and Machars coasts are generally breezier and lower risk.
Midge hotspots
- Galloway Forest Park and Glen Trool
- Loch Ken and forest campsites at dusk
Where to escape them
- The Solway coast and the Mull of Galloway
- Portpatrick and the Rhins coast
- Market towns such as Kirkcudbright in the daytime
When are midges worst in Dumfries & Galloway?
The typical midge level week by week, from our model run over 2023, 2024, 2025 weather at Newton Stewart.
Midgiest weeks: w/c 20 Jul, w/c 15 Jun, w/c 13 Jul.
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Dumfries & Galloway midge FAQ
Are the midges bad in Dumfries & Galloway right now?
Today's forecast for Dumfries & Galloway is Very Low (8/100). Best time outdoors: 07:00–21:00. The forecast updates every three hours.
When is midge season in Dumfries & Galloway?
As across most of Scotland, midges in Dumfries & Galloway 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 Dumfries & Galloway?
Head for breezy, open ground. Local options include: The Solway coast and the Mull of Galloway; Portpatrick and the Rhins coast. Midges struggle to fly in more than a light breeze.