Today in Perthshire & Angus
0Very LowAcross the region, today's forecast ranges from 0 to 0. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today11 Nov | 0Very Low | 04:00 | 07:00–21:00 | 0 16:11 | -1–5°C | 2–7 mph | 0 mm |
| Tomorrow12 Nov | 0Very Low | 04:00 | 07:00–21:00 | 0 16:09 | -1–5°C | 0–9 mph | 0.7 mm |
| Friday13 Nov | 0Very Low | 04:00 | 07:00–21:00 | 0 16:07 | 1–6°C | 3–10 mph | 0 mm |
| Saturday14 Nov | 0Very Low | 04:00 | 07:00–21:00 | 0 16:05 | 4–6°C | 5–11 mph | 0.3 mm |
| Sunday15 Nov | 0Very Low | 04:00 | 07:00–21:00 | 0 16:04 | 2–5°C | 2–7 mph | 18.3 mm |
| Monday16 Nov | 0Very Low | 04:00 | 07:00–21:00 | 0 16:02 | 4–6°C | 4–14 mph | 0.4 mm |
| Tuesday17 Nov | 0Very Low | 04:00 | 07:00–21:00 | 0 16:00 | 5–8°C | 3–18 mph | 29.5 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 (0/100). 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.