Midge map Today
- Very Low0–19
- Low20–39
- Moderate40–59
- High60–79
- Very High80–100
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Midge levels look low around Stranraer 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 Stranraer
| Day | Midge level | Worst hour | Best time outdoors | Dusk | Temp | Wind | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today26 Sep | 1Very Low | 08:00 | 07:00–21:00 | 0 19:09 | 12–15°C | 13–17 mph | 0.6 mm |
| Tomorrow27 Sep | 6Very Low | 20:00 | 07:00–21:00 | 9 19:07 | 10–14°C | 9–23 mph | 18.2 mm |
| Monday28 Sep | 15Very Low | 20:00 | 07:00–21:00 | 17 19:04 | 9–14°C | 7–13 mph | 0 mm |
| Tuesday29 Sep | 0Very Low | 04:00 | 07:00–21:00 | 0 19:02 | 11–17°C | 16–25 mph | 6.8 mm |
| Wednesday30 Sep | 0Very Low | 04:00 | 07:00–21:00 | 0 18:59 | 14–17°C | 15–23 mph | 13.3 mm |
| Thursday1 Oct | 2Very Low | 19:00 | 07:00–21:00 | 3 18:56 | 12–15°C | 12–16 mph | 0 mm |
| Friday2 Oct | 7Very Low | 19:00 | 07:00–21:00 | 8 18:54 | 11–14°C | 10–15 mph | 0 mm |
Nearby places
Midges vary a lot over short distances. Here is the forecast nearby for Today.
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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Stranraer midge FAQ
Are the midges bad in Stranraer right now?
Today's forecast for Stranraer is Very Low (1/100). Best time outdoors: 07:00–21:00. The forecast updates every three hours.
When is midge season in Stranraer?
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.