Jellyfishes in Alabama in October
Yes, October is one of the best months to see jellyfishes in Alabama. It is the 3rd busiest month of the year, with 113 of the 900 sightings logged across the year (12.6%), based on verified iNaturalist records.
By Tim, founder of Easy Street Markets. I maintain the wildlife database and verify every animal and source myself. Updated July 2, 2026.
Peak month for jellyfishes in Alabama
12.6%
of yearly sightings
113
records in October
#3
busiest month of 12
900
verified records a year
September 13.9%, October 12.6%, November 2.2%. Busiest month is August at 15%.
900 verified observations of jellyfishes in Alabama, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When jellyfishes are recorded in Alabama
Peak month
August
135 records (15% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 66 | 7.3% |
| February | 89 | 9.9% |
| March | 106 | 11.8% |
| April | 23 | 2.6% |
| May | 38 | 4.2% |
| June | 64 | 7.1% |
| July | 102 | 11.3% |
| Augustpeak | 135 | 15% |
| Septemberpeak | 125 | 13.9% |
| Octoberpeak | 113 | 12.6% |
| November | 20 | 2.2% |
| December | 19 | 2.1% |
Jellyfishes you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Bay Nettle | 218 |
| Mushroom Jelly | 192 |
| Southern Moon Jelly | 126 |
| Cannonball Jelly | 27 |
| Dwarf Lion's Mane Jelly | 27 |
| Pink Meanie | 25 |
| Atlantic Sea Nettle | 19 |
| Common Moon Jelly | 1 |
In Alabama, October carries 12.6% of the year's jellyfishes sightings, about 4.3 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 3rd busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity is easing off from September (13.9%) into October, and it heads toward November (2.2%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so October is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.
The jellyfishes most often recorded in Alabama are Bay Nettle, Mushroom Jelly and Southern Moon Jelly. Those counts are annual totals rather than a October split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in October itself.
Which jellyfishes you are most likely to see
- Bay Nettle218 records
- Mushroom Jelly192 records
- Southern Moon Jelly126 records
- Cannonball Jelly27 records
- Dwarf Lion's Mane Jelly27 records
- Pink Meanie25 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see jellyfishes in Alabama in October?+
Yes. October accounts for 113 of the 900 verified jellyfishes sightings logged in Alabama across the year, which is 12.6% of the annual total.
Is October a good time to see jellyfishes in Alabama?+
October is one of the best months. It ranks 3rd of the year and sits inside the peak window of August, September and October.
What month is best for jellyfishes in Alabama?+
August is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through August, September and October, based on 900 verified observations.
Which jellyfishes are you most likely to see in Alabama?+
The most-recorded species in Alabama are Bay Nettle, Mushroom Jelly and Southern Moon Jelly, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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