Live Midge Forecast
Loch Ness — Drumnadrochit Midge Forecast
Updated 5 jun, 4:21 pm · Next update 5 jun, 7:21 pm
The Index
9
Extreme
Conditions are extremely favourable for midges at Loch Ness — Drumnadrochit; avoid exposed dusk stops if you can.
Tonight's peak
Peak activity tonight: 1:00am — 9/10
Recommendation
The wee beggars are absolutely steaming. Stay in the car. We mean it.
Consider changing plans. If you must go out, full cover and repellent. Get back inside before dusk.
48-hour activity chart
Weather data: Open-Meteo
5-day outlook
Fri 5 Jun
9/10
Extreme
Consider changing plans. If you must go out, full cover and repellent. Get back inside before dusk.
Sat 6 Jun
9/10
Extreme
Consider changing plans. If you must go out, full cover and repellent. Get back inside before dusk.
Sun 7 Jun
6/10
High
Apply repellent before going out. Avoid standing water at dusk.
Mon 8 Jun
2/10
Low
No special precautions needed.
Tue 9 Jun
3/10
Moderate
Light repellent if spending time near water or forestry.
What to bring
Repellents that actually work in Scottish conditions
Smidge Repellent 75ml — 2 Pack
The dedicated Scottish default for high-risk dusk and woodland stops.
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Avon Skin So Soft Original Dry Oil Spray — 300ml Pack of 2
The reputation pick for lighter nuisance; not a dedicated repellent.
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Incognito Insect Repellent Spray — 100ml
A plant-based spray option to compare with Smidge and Avon.
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