Midge map Today
- Very Low0–19
- Low20–39
- Moderate40–59
- High60–79
- Very High80–100
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Midge protection essentials
Midge levels look low around Tarbert (Harris) 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 Tarbert (Harris)
| Day | Midge level | Worst hour | Best time outdoors | Dusk | Temp | Wind | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today8 Oct | 5Very Low | 13:00 | 07:00–21:00 | 0 18:42 | 6–12°C | 1–22 mph | 8.7 mm |
| Tomorrow9 Oct | 1Very Low | 08:00 | 07:00–21:00 | 0 18:40 | 9–11°C | 11–25 mph | 13.4 mm |
| Saturday10 Oct | 1Very Low | 22:00 | 07:00–21:00 | 0 18:37 | 9–10°C | 11–30 mph | 8.4 mm |
| Sunday11 Oct | 8Very Low | 09:00 | 07:00–21:00 | 8 18:34 | 8–11°C | 0–12 mph | 0 mm |
| Monday12 Oct | 15Very Low | 16:00 | 07:00–21:00 | 16 18:31 | 10–12°C | 1–23 mph | 12 mm |
| Tuesday13 Oct | 0Very Low | 04:00 | 07:00–21:00 | 0 18:29 | 10–13°C | 21–42 mph | 21.6 mm |
| Wednesday14 Oct | 0Very Low | 04:00 | 07:00–21:00 | 0 18:26 | 8–10°C | 18–34 mph | 16.2 mm |
Nearby places
Midges vary a lot over short distances. Here is the forecast nearby for Today.
Midges in Outer Hebrides
The Western Isles are usually windy, which keeps midges down on the famous machair beaches. Inland, the peat moorland and countless lochans of Lewis and the Uists can be seriously midgy on the few still, humid days, so check the forecast before a calm-weather walk.
Midge hotspots
- Inland peat moorland and lochans on still days
- Sheltered glens in North Harris
Where to escape them
- The machair and beaches of Harris, the Uists and Barra
- Stornoway town and harbour
When are midges worst in Outer Hebrides?
The typical midge level week by week, from our model run over 2023, 2024, 2025 weather at Stornoway (Lewis).
Midgiest weeks: w/c 13 Jul, w/c 8 Jun, w/c 20 Jul.
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Tarbert (Harris) midge FAQ
Are the midges bad in Tarbert (Harris) right now?
Today's forecast for Tarbert (Harris) is Very Low (5/100). Best time outdoors: 07:00–21:00. The forecast updates every three hours.
When is midge season in Tarbert (Harris)?
As across most of Scotland, midges in Outer Hebrides 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 Outer Hebrides?
Head for breezy, open ground. Local options include: The machair and beaches of Harris, the Uists and Barra; Stornoway town and harbour. Midges struggle to fly in more than a light breeze.