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 Machrie (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 Machrie (Arran)
| Day | Midge level | Worst hour | Best time outdoors | Dusk | Temp | Wind | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today27 Sep | 9Very Low | 18:00 | 07:00–21:00 | 10 19:07 | 10–13°C | 2–16 mph | 23 mm |
| Tomorrow28 Sep | 12Very Low | 20:00 | 07:00–21:00 | 13 19:05 | 9–13°C | 7–10 mph | 0 mm |
| Tuesday29 Sep | 1Very Low | 07:00 | 07:00–21:00 | 0 19:02 | 10–16°C | 13–20 mph | 1.4 mm |
| Wednesday30 Sep | 0Very Low | 04:00 | 07:00–21:00 | 0 19:00 | 13–17°C | 15–24 mph | 22 mm |
| Thursday1 Oct | 3Very Low | 18:00 | 07:00–21:00 | 3 18:57 | 10–13°C | 12–15 mph | 0 mm |
| Friday2 Oct | 1Very Low | 04:00 | 07:00–21:00 | 0 18:54 | 12–15°C | 13–19 mph | 0 mm |
| Saturday3 Oct | 8Very Low | 16:00 | 07:00–21:00 | 8 18:52 | 7–13°C | 5–22 mph | 7.8 mm |
Nearby places
Midges vary a lot over short distances. Here is the forecast nearby for Today.
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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Machrie (Arran) midge FAQ
Are the midges bad in Machrie (Arran) right now?
Today's forecast for Machrie (Arran) is Very Low (9/100). Best time outdoors: 07:00–21:00. The forecast updates every three hours.
When is midge season in Machrie (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.