Midge map Today
- Very Low0–19
- Low20–39
- Moderate40–59
- High60–79
- Very High80–100
Midge kit
Midge protection essentials
Midge levels look low around Kinlochleven 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 Kinlochleven
| Day | Midge level | Worst hour | Best time outdoors | Dusk | Temp | Wind | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today27 Sep | 23Low | 06:00 | 07:00–18:00 | 24 19:06 | 10–14°C | 3–13 mph | 24.1 mm |
| Tomorrow28 Sep | 29Low | 18:00 | 07:00–17:00 | 30 19:03 | 10–13°C | 3–11 mph | 3.6 mm |
| Tuesday29 Sep | 7Very Low | 06:00 | 07:00–21:00 | 0 19:01 | 9–16°C | 9–19 mph | 0 mm |
| Wednesday30 Sep | 1Very Low | 09:00 | 07:00–21:00 | 0 18:58 | 13–18°C | 13–20 mph | 14.4 mm |
| Thursday1 Oct | 12Very Low | 06:00 | 07:00–21:00 | 11 18:55 | 10–13°C | 5–14 mph | 0.6 mm |
| Friday2 Oct | 20Low | 06:00 | 08:00–21:00 | 2 18:52 | 10–16°C | 5–16 mph | 0.4 mm |
| Saturday3 Oct | 16Very Low | 17:00 | 07:00–21:00 | 16 18:50 | 8–13°C | 4–15 mph | 12.2 mm |
Nearby places
Midges vary a lot over short distances. Here is the forecast nearby for Today.
Midges in West Highlands
Lochaber is the heart of midge country. High rainfall, sheltered glens, bog and birch woodland make Glen Coe, Glen Nevis and the lochsides around Fort William some of the midgiest places in Scotland from June to August, especially on still, damp evenings.
Midge hotspots
- Glen Nevis and its campsite at dusk
- Glen Coe floor, Clachaig and the lochside campsites
- Glen Etive on still evenings
- Kinlochleven and the West Highland Way
- Glenfinnan and the Road to the Isles lochsides
Where to escape them
- Open summits and ridges when there is a breeze
- The white-sand beaches at Arisaig and Morar, where sea breezes help
- Fort William town and harbour front in the daytime
When are midges worst in West Highlands?
The typical midge level week by week, from our model run over 2023, 2024, 2025 weather at Fort William.
Midgiest weeks: w/c 13 Jul, w/c 27 Jul, w/c 6 Jul.
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Kinlochleven midge FAQ
Are the midges bad in Kinlochleven right now?
Today's forecast for Kinlochleven is Low (23/100). Best time outdoors: 07:00–18:00. The forecast updates every three hours.
When is midge season in Kinlochleven?
As across most of Scotland, midges in West Highlands 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 West Highlands?
Head for breezy, open ground. Local options include: Open summits and ridges when there is a breeze; The white-sand beaches at Arisaig and Morar, where sea breezes help. Midges struggle to fly in more than a light breeze.