Midge map Today
- Very Low0–19
- Low20–39
- Moderate40–59
- High60–79
- Very High80–100
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Midge levels look low around Arrochar 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 Arrochar
| Day | Midge level | Worst hour | Best time outdoors | Dusk | Temp | Wind | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today26 Sep | 6Very Low | 15:00 | 07:00–21:00 | 6 19:08 | 8–10°C | 9–15 mph | 12.9 mm |
| Tomorrow27 Sep | 2Very Low | 18:00 | 07:00–21:00 | 3 19:05 | 7–10°C | 9–19 mph | 36 mm |
| Monday28 Sep | 7Very Low | 18:00 | 07:00–21:00 | 8 19:02 | 3–10°C | 1–11 mph | 0 mm |
| Tuesday29 Sep | 0Very Low | 04:00 | 07:00–21:00 | 0 19:00 | 4–12°C | 5–18 mph | 5.6 mm |
| Wednesday30 Sep | 5Very Low | 08:00 | 07:00–21:00 | 0 18:57 | 10–14°C | 9–18 mph | 28.6 mm |
| Thursday1 Oct | 2Very Low | 19:00 | 07:00–21:00 | 3 18:55 | 7–10°C | 10–17 mph | 3.7 mm |
| Friday2 Oct | 5Very Low | 18:00 | 07:00–21:00 | 5 18:52 | 6–9°C | 5–16 mph | 4.1 mm |
Nearby places
Midges vary a lot over short distances. Here is the forecast nearby for Today.
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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Arrochar midge FAQ
Are the midges bad in Arrochar right now?
Today's forecast for Arrochar is Very Low (6/100). Best time outdoors: 07:00–21:00. The forecast updates every three hours.
When is midge season in Arrochar?
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.