Today in Kintyre & Arran
8Very LowAcross the region, today's forecast ranges from 0 to 16. 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 Kintyre & Arran 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 Campbeltown
| Day | Midge level | Worst hour | Best time outdoors | Dusk | Temp | Wind | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today26 Sep | 15Very Low | 19:00 | 07:00–21:00 | 16 19:11 | 11–14°C | 9–13 mph | 0.7 mm |
| Tomorrow27 Sep | 5Very Low | 20:00 | 07:00–21:00 | 7 19:09 | 7–13°C | 7–18 mph | 14.8 mm |
| Monday28 Sep | 4Very Low | 08:00 | 07:00–21:00 | 4 19:06 | 8–13°C | 9–13 mph | 0 mm |
| Tuesday29 Sep | 0Very Low | 04:00 | 07:00–21:00 | 0 19:04 | 10–15°C | 17–23 mph | 7.1 mm |
| Wednesday30 Sep | 0Very Low | 04:00 | 07:00–21:00 | 0 19:01 | 13–15°C | 17–25 mph | 14.5 mm |
| Thursday1 Oct | 0Very Low | 04:00 | 07:00–21:00 | 0 18:58 | 10–13°C | 14–18 mph | 0.3 mm |
| Friday2 Oct | 5Very Low | 19:00 | 07:00–21:00 | 6 18:56 | 9–12°C | 10–16 mph | 2.3 mm |
Places in Kintyre & Arran
Midges in Kintyre & Arran
Kintyre's long Atlantic coastline catches the wind, so its western shores are often low risk. Arran's glens, such as Glen Rosa, and its sheltered campsites can be midgy on warm, still evenings, while its beaches are usually better.
Midge hotspots
- Glen Rosa and other Arran glens
- Sheltered Arran campsites at dusk
- Wooded east Kintyre coast
Where to escape them
- Machrihanish and the west Kintyre beaches
- The Isle of Gigha
- Arran's open beaches in a sea breeze
When are midges worst in Kintyre & Arran?
The typical midge level week by week, from our model run over 2023, 2024, 2025 weather at Campbeltown.
Midgiest weeks: w/c 13 Jul, w/c 20 Jul, w/c 27 Jul.
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Kintyre & Arran midge FAQ
Are the midges bad in Kintyre & Arran right now?
Today's forecast for Kintyre & Arran is Very Low (8/100). Best time outdoors: 07:00–21:00. The forecast updates every three hours.
When is midge season in Kintyre & Arran?
As across most of Scotland, midges in Kintyre & Arran 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 Kintyre & Arran?
Head for breezy, open ground. Local options include: Machrihanish and the west Kintyre beaches; The Isle of Gigha. Midges struggle to fly in more than a light breeze.