Today in Loch Lomond & the Trossachs
7Very LowAcross the region, today's forecast ranges from 0 to 12. 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 Loch Lomond & the Trossachs 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 Balloch (Loch Lomond)
| Day | Midge level | Worst hour | Best time outdoors | Dusk | Temp | Wind | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today8 Oct | 9Very Low | 16:00 | 07:00–21:00 | 12 18:35 | 3–11°C | 3–7 mph | 6.3 mm |
| Tomorrow9 Oct | 4Very Low | 09:00 | 07:00–21:00 | 2 18:33 | 8–13°C | 7–17 mph | 10.9 mm |
| Saturday10 Oct | 1Very Low | 19:00 | 07:00–21:00 | 1 18:30 | 7–11°C | 10–23 mph | 7.7 mm |
| Sunday11 Oct | 11Very Low | 18:00 | 07:00–21:00 | 12 18:28 | 5–12°C | 3–6 mph | 0 mm |
| Monday12 Oct | 16Very Low | 16:00 | 07:00–21:00 | 17 18:25 | 8–14°C | 2–4 mph | 17.3 mm |
| Tuesday13 Oct | 0Very Low | 04:00 | 07:00–21:00 | 0 18:23 | 11–15°C | 13–24 mph | 4.3 mm |
| Wednesday14 Oct | 1Very Low | 17:00 | 07:00–21:00 | 1 18:20 | 8–12°C | 10–17 mph | 5.8 mm |
Places in Loch Lomond & the Trossachs
Midges in Loch Lomond & the Trossachs
Loch Lomond & the Trossachs National Park has plenty of sheltered lochside woodland, and the eastern shore and West Highland Way camping spots can be very midgy in summer. Evenings by the water are worst, and a light breeze off the loch makes a big difference.
Midge hotspots
- East Loch Lomond camping areas and Rowardennan
- The West Highland Way from Drymen to Tyndrum
- Loch Katrine, Loch Venachar and Trossachs lochs at dusk
- Arrochar and Loch Long
Where to escape them
- Open hill tops such as Ben Lomond or Ben A'an in a breeze
- Stirling and the Forth valley
- Busier villages such as Luss and Balloch in the daytime
When are midges worst in Loch Lomond & the Trossachs?
The typical midge level week by week, from our model run over 2023, 2024, 2025 weather at Balloch (Loch Lomond).
Midgiest weeks: w/c 13 Jul, w/c 15 Jun, w/c 27 Jul.
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Loch Lomond & the Trossachs midge FAQ
Are the midges bad in Loch Lomond & the Trossachs right now?
Today's forecast for Loch Lomond & the Trossachs is Very Low (7/100). Best time outdoors: 07:00–21:00. The forecast updates every three hours.
When is midge season in Loch Lomond & the Trossachs?
As across most of Scotland, midges in Loch Lomond & the Trossachs 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 Loch Lomond & the Trossachs?
Head for breezy, open ground. Local options include: Open hill tops such as Ben Lomond or Ben A'an in a breeze; Stirling and the Forth valley. Midges struggle to fly in more than a light breeze.