Today in Inverness, Loch Ness & the Far North
5Very LowAcross the region, today's forecast ranges from 0 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 Inverness, Loch Ness & the Far North 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 Inverness
| Day | Midge level | Worst hour | Best time outdoors | Dusk | Temp | Wind | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today8 Oct | 7Very Low | 17:00 | 07:00–21:00 | 8 18:32 | 6–10°C | 1–9 mph | 2.4 mm |
| Tomorrow9 Oct | 3Very Low | 08:00 | 07:00–21:00 | 3 18:29 | 9–12°C | 6–17 mph | 7.8 mm |
| Saturday10 Oct | 1Very Low | 11:00 | 07:00–21:00 | 1 18:27 | 8–11°C | 11–18 mph | 11.1 mm |
| Sunday11 Oct | 7Very Low | 17:00 | 07:00–21:00 | 7 18:24 | 6–11°C | 3–8 mph | 0.2 mm |
| Monday12 Oct | 14Very Low | 17:00 | 07:00–21:00 | 15 18:21 | 9–17°C | 3–9 mph | 1.6 mm |
| Tuesday13 Oct | 0Very Low | 04:00 | 07:00–21:00 | 0 18:18 | 11–17°C | 17–32 mph | 0.8 mm |
| Wednesday14 Oct | 0Very Low | 04:00 | 07:00–21:00 | 0 18:16 | 8–12°C | 12–23 mph | 2.4 mm |
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Midges in Inverness, Loch Ness & the Far North
The Inverness area sits in a drier rain shadow than the west coast, so midges are usually less intense, but the wooded shores of Loch Ness, Glen Affric and Strathglass can still be bad on warm, still evenings. The Black Isle, Easter Ross and Caithness coasts tend to be breezier and lower risk.
Midge hotspots
- Wooded lochside spots along Loch Ness
- Glen Affric and Strathglass
- Forest trails around Beauly and Drumnadrochit at dusk
Where to escape them
- The Black Isle and Moray Firth coast (Chanonry Point, Cromarty)
- Caithness cliffs and beaches such as Dunnet and John o' Groats
- Dornoch beach
When are midges worst in Inverness, Loch Ness & the Far North?
The typical midge level week by week, from our model run over 2023, 2024, 2025 weather at Inverness.
Midgiest weeks: w/c 13 Jul, w/c 20 Jul, w/c 6 Jul.
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Inverness, Loch Ness & the Far North midge FAQ
Are the midges bad in Inverness, Loch Ness & the Far North right now?
Today's forecast for Inverness, Loch Ness & the Far North is Very Low (5/100). Best time outdoors: 07:00–21:00. The forecast updates every three hours.
When is midge season in Inverness, Loch Ness & the Far North?
As across most of Scotland, midges in Inverness, Loch Ness & the Far North 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 Inverness, Loch Ness & the Far North?
Head for breezy, open ground. Local options include: The Black Isle and Moray Firth coast (Chanonry Point, Cromarty); Caithness cliffs and beaches such as Dunnet and John o' Groats. Midges struggle to fly in more than a light breeze.