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 Rannoch Station 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 Rannoch Station
| Day | Midge level | Worst hour | Best time outdoors | Dusk | Temp | Wind | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today10 Nov | 0Very Low | 04:00 | 07:00–21:00 | 0 16:16 | 0–5°C | 0–3 mph | 0 mm |
| Tomorrow11 Nov | 0Very Low | 04:00 | 07:00–21:00 | 0 16:14 | 0–5°C | 0–7 mph | 0.2 mm |
| Thursday12 Nov | 0Very Low | 04:00 | 07:00–21:00 | 0 16:13 | 1–4°C | 3–8 mph | 0.2 mm |
| Friday13 Nov | 0Very Low | 04:00 | 07:00–21:00 | 0 16:11 | 1–5°C | 6–11 mph | 0.2 mm |
| Saturday14 Nov | 0Very Low | 04:00 | 07:00–21:00 | 0 16:09 | 5–6°C | 6–14 mph | 1.3 mm |
| Sunday15 Nov | 0Very Low | 04:00 | 07:00–21:00 | 0 16:07 | 4–5°C | 3–6 mph | 3 mm |
| Monday16 Nov | 0Very Low | 04:00 | 07:00–21:00 | 0 16:05 | 3–5°C | 4–10 mph | 0.4 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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Rannoch Station midge FAQ
Are the midges bad in Rannoch Station right now?
Today's forecast for Rannoch Station is Very Low (0/100). Best time outdoors: 07:00–21:00. The forecast updates every three hours.
When is midge season in Rannoch Station?
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.