Midge map Today
- Very Low0–19
- Low20–39
- Moderate40–59
- High60–79
- Very High80–100
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Midge levels look low around Dunkeld 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 Dunkeld
| Day | Midge level | Worst hour | Best time outdoors | Dusk | Temp | Wind | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today27 Sep | 18Very Low | 07:00 | 08:00–21:00 | 10 19:00 | 8–13°C | 2–10 mph | 18.8 mm |
| Tomorrow28 Sep | 15Very Low | 18:00 | 07:00–21:00 | 17 18:58 | 6–14°C | 2–9 mph | 0 mm |
| Tuesday29 Sep | 8Very Low | 10:00 | 07:00–21:00 | 4 18:55 | 4–15°C | 1–14 mph | 1 mm |
| Wednesday30 Sep | 5Very Low | 22:00 | 07:00–21:00 | 3 18:52 | 12–18°C | 8–13 mph | 16.7 mm |
| Thursday1 Oct | 10Very Low | 10:00 | 07:00–21:00 | 10 18:50 | 7–15°C | 4–13 mph | 0 mm |
| Friday2 Oct | 12Very Low | 19:00 | 07:00–21:00 | 15 18:47 | 3–16°C | 1–9 mph | 0 mm |
| Saturday3 Oct | 13Very Low | 06:00 | 07:00–21:00 | 8 18:44 | 7–13°C | 4–10 mph | 4.2 mm |
Nearby places
Midges vary a lot over short distances. Here is the forecast nearby for Today.
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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Dunkeld midge FAQ
Are the midges bad in Dunkeld right now?
Today's forecast for Dunkeld is Very Low (18/100). Best time outdoors: 08:00–21:00. The forecast updates every three hours.
When is midge season in Dunkeld?
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.