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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today26 Sep | 19Very Low | 18:00 | 07:00–21:00 | 19 19:07 | 10–13°C | 5–13 mph | 5.1 mm |
| Tomorrow27 Sep | 18Very Low | 06:00 | 07:00–21:00 | 10 19:04 | 9–13°C | 5–14 mph | 12.9 mm |
| Monday28 Sep | 17Very Low | 19:00 | 07:00–21:00 | 19 19:01 | 6–12°C | 2–12 mph | 9.4 mm |
| Tuesday29 Sep | 3Very Low | 09:00 | 07:00–21:00 | 0 18:59 | 6–14°C | 5–17 mph | 2 mm |
| Wednesday30 Sep | 3Very Low | 08:00 | 07:00–21:00 | 0 18:56 | 12–16°C | 12–18 mph | 14.2 mm |
| Thursday1 Oct | 2Very Low | 19:00 | 07:00–21:00 | 3 18:53 | 9–13°C | 11–16 mph | 0.2 mm |
| Friday2 Oct | 9Very Low | 19:00 | 07:00–21:00 | 11 18:51 | 8–11°C | 7–16 mph | 2.8 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 (19/100). 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.