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 Portree 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 Portree
| Day | Midge level | Worst hour | Best time outdoors | Dusk | Temp | Wind | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today8 Oct | 3Very Low | 12:00 | 07:00–21:00 | 0 18:41 | 4–9°C | 3–17 mph | 5.8 mm |
| Tomorrow9 Oct | 1Very Low | 08:00 | 07:00–21:00 | 0 18:38 | 7–10°C | 10–19 mph | 19.9 mm |
| Saturday10 Oct | 0Very Low | 04:00 | 07:00–21:00 | 0 18:35 | 6–9°C | 13–22 mph | 10.2 mm |
| Sunday11 Oct | 6Very Low | 14:00 | 07:00–21:00 | 6 18:33 | 3–10°C | 1–10 mph | 0.2 mm |
| Monday12 Oct | 10Very Low | 16:00 | 07:00–21:00 | 12 18:30 | 7–12°C | 0–19 mph | 5.4 mm |
| Tuesday13 Oct | 0Very Low | 04:00 | 07:00–21:00 | 0 18:27 | 9–12°C | 20–38 mph | 21.7 mm |
| Wednesday14 Oct | 0Very Low | 04:00 | 07:00–21:00 | 0 18:25 | 7–10°C | 14–25 mph | 23.4 mm |
Nearby places
Midges vary a lot over short distances. Here is the forecast nearby for Today.
Midges in Skye & Lochalsh
Skye's wet climate and acres of peat moorland mean midges can be ferocious when the wind drops. The good news is that Skye is often breezy, so the forecast can swing from Very High to Low within a day. Campers at Glen Brittle and Sligachan should keep a close eye on it.
Midge hotspots
- Glen Brittle and the Fairy Pools car park on calm evenings
- Sligachan campsite and the glens of the Cuillin
- Sheltered lochside spots around Broadford and Kyleakin
- Plockton and Loch Carron shores at dusk
Where to escape them
- Exposed headlands such as Neist Point
- The Trotternish ridge and the Quiraing when there is wind
- Portree harbour in the daytime
When are midges worst in Skye & Lochalsh?
The typical midge level week by week, from our model run over 2023, 2024, 2025 weather at Portree.
Midgiest weeks: w/c 13 Jul, w/c 8 Jun, w/c 6 Jul.
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Portree midge FAQ
Are the midges bad in Portree right now?
Today's forecast for Portree is Very Low (3/100). Best time outdoors: 07:00–21:00. The forecast updates every three hours.
When is midge season in Portree?
As across most of Scotland, midges in Skye & Lochalsh 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 Skye & Lochalsh?
Head for breezy, open ground. Local options include: Exposed headlands such as Neist Point; The Trotternish ridge and the Quiraing when there is wind. Midges struggle to fly in more than a light breeze.