Today in Perthshire & Angus
4Very 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 Perthshire & Angus 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 Pitlochry
| Day | Midge level | Worst hour | Best time outdoors | Dusk | Temp | Wind | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today8 Oct | 7Very Low | 17:00 | 07:00–21:00 | 8 18:31 | 4–10°C | 2–10 mph | 4.7 mm |
| Tomorrow9 Oct | 8Very Low | 08:00 | 07:00–21:00 | 5 18:29 | 6–11°C | 1–12 mph | 4.8 mm |
| Saturday10 Oct | 0Very Low | 04:00 | 07:00–21:00 | 0 18:26 | 7–11°C | 10–20 mph | 3.2 mm |
| Sunday11 Oct | 8Very Low | 18:00 | 07:00–21:00 | 8 18:23 | 6–10°C | 1–9 mph | 0 mm |
| Monday12 Oct | 13Very Low | 16:00 | 07:00–21:00 | 14 18:21 | 7–13°C | 2–4 mph | 4.8 mm |
| Tuesday13 Oct | 1Very Low | 04:00 | 07:00–21:00 | 1 18:18 | 10–16°C | 12–22 mph | 3.9 mm |
| Wednesday14 Oct | 1Very Low | 17:00 | 07:00–21:00 | 1 18:16 | 7–11°C | 7–19 mph | 1.8 mm |
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Midges in Perthshire & Angus
Highland Perthshire's woodland, rivers and lochs such as Loch Tay and Loch Rannoch can be very midgy on warm, calm evenings, and Rannoch Moor is notorious. The lower-lying east, including Perth, Dundee and the Angus coast, is drier and usually far better.
Midge hotspots
- Rannoch Moor and Loch Rannoch
- Loch Tay shores and Glen Lyon
- Riverside woodland around Dunkeld and Pitlochry at dusk
Where to escape them
- The Angus coast (Arbroath, Montrose)
- Hill tops such as Ben Lawers when there is a breeze
- Perth and Dundee
When are midges worst in Perthshire & Angus?
The typical midge level week by week, from our model run over 2023, 2024, 2025 weather at Pitlochry.
Midgiest weeks: w/c 20 Jul, w/c 15 Jun, w/c 13 Jul.
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Perthshire & Angus midge FAQ
Are the midges bad in Perthshire & Angus right now?
Today's forecast for Perthshire & Angus is Very Low (4/100). Best time outdoors: 07:00–21:00. The forecast updates every three hours.
When is midge season in Perthshire & Angus?
As across most of Scotland, midges in Perthshire & Angus 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 Perthshire & Angus?
Head for breezy, open ground. Local options include: The Angus coast (Arbroath, Montrose); Hill tops such as Ben Lawers when there is a breeze. Midges struggle to fly in more than a light breeze.