Best Time to See Bats in Alabama
February, March and January is the best time to see bats in Alabama. Based on 964 verified iNaturalist observations, here is exactly when bats are most active across the year in Alabama.
By Tim, founder of Easy Street Markets. I maintain the wildlife database and verify every animal and source myself. Updated June 28, 2026.
Eastern Red Bat · Public domain CC0
Tri-coloured Bat · Rob John CC BY
Tri-coloured Bat · Public domain CC0
964 verified observations of bats in Alabama, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When bats are recorded in Alabama
Peak month
February
150 records (15.6% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Januarypeak | 92 | 9.5% |
| Februarypeak | 150 | 15.6% |
| Marchpeak | 126 | 13.1% |
| April | 90 | 9.3% |
| May | 87 | 9% |
| June | 74 | 7.7% |
| July | 64 | 6.6% |
| August | 45 | 4.7% |
| September | 80 | 8.3% |
| October | 72 | 7.5% |
| November | 50 | 5.2% |
| December | 34 | 3.5% |
Bats you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Tri-coloured Bat | 361 |
| Big Brown Bat | 126 |
| Eastern Red Bat | 101 |
| Mexican Free-tailed Bat | 44 |
| Southeastern Myotis | 31 |
| Evening Bat | 27 |
| Gray Bat | 18 |
| Seminole Bat | 14 |
Weather to expect, source Open-Meteo
Typical weather in Alabama
Recent typical conditions by month, so you can plan a trip around both when bats are active and what the weather is doing. The best months to look for bats sit around 40 to 69 degrees Fahrenheit, so pack for that.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Janbest time | 57°F | 40°F | 5.4" |
| Febbest time | 63°F | 45°F | 6.3" |
| Marbest time | 69°F | 50°F | 6" |
| Apr | 75°F | 54°F | 4.9" |
| May | 83°F | 62°F | 3.8" |
| Jun | 88°F | 70°F | 5.8" |
| Jul | 91°F | 73°F | 4.5" |
| Aug | 91°F | 73°F | 4.4" |
| Sep | 87°F | 68°F | 3.1" |
| Oct | 76°F | 58°F | 3.9" |
| Nov | 65°F | 47°F | 3.2" |
| Dec | 60°F | 44°F | 4.8" |
Typical recent conditions (5-year means) from the Open-Meteo archive, averaged for Alabama. Weather varies year to year, so treat these as a guide.
Sightings of bats in Alabama peak in February, when 150 of the year's 964 verified observations are logged — about 15.6% of the annual total. Activity stays high through February, March and January.
The quietest stretch is December, August and November, when bats are hardest to find — December sees just 34 records. If a reliable sighting matters, plan around the peak window rather than the off-season.
The bats you are most likely to encounter in Alabama are Tri-coloured Bat, Big Brown Bat and Eastern Red Bat — the most-recorded species in the state. Each keeps its own seasonal rhythm, but the month-by-month pattern above reflects every reported sighting together.
Where to go
Best places to see bats in Alabama
- Horseshoe Bend National Military Park — National Military Park
- Little River Canyon National Preserve — National Preserve
- Natchez Trace Parkway — Parkway
- Russell Cave National Monument — National Monument
- Birmingham Civil Rights National Monument — National Monument
- Freedom Riders National Monument — National Monument
Gear to see them
Frequently asked questions
What is the best month to see bats in Alabama?+
February is the single best month, and the broader peak window runs through February, March and January, based on 964 verified iNaturalist observations.
When are bats hardest to see in Alabama?+
December is the quietest month for bats in Alabama, with only 34 verified records.
Are bats active year-round in Alabama?+
Bats are recorded in 12 of 12 months in Alabama, so they can be seen year-round, with a clear peak in February.
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