Best Time to See Badgers in Colorado
July, June and May is the best time to see badgers in Colorado. Based on 318 verified iNaturalist observations, here is exactly when badgers are most active across the year in Colorado.
By Tim, founder of Easy Street Markets. I maintain the wildlife database and verify every animal and source myself. Updated June 28, 2026.
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318 verified observations of badgers in Colorado, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When badgers are recorded in Colorado
Peak month
July
62 records (19.5% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 2 | 0.6% |
| February | 4 | 1.3% |
| March | 8 | 2.5% |
| April | 24 | 7.5% |
| Maypeak | 52 | 16.4% |
| Junepeak | 54 | 17% |
| Julypeak | 62 | 19.5% |
| August | 40 | 12.6% |
| September | 32 | 10.1% |
| October | 24 | 7.5% |
| November | 12 | 3.8% |
| December | 4 | 1.3% |
Badgers you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| American Badger | 318 |
Weather to expect, source Open-Meteo
Typical weather in Colorado
Recent typical conditions by month, so you can plan a trip around both when badgers are active and what the weather is doing. The best months to look for badgers sit around 31 to 76 degrees Fahrenheit, so pack for that.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 27°F | 5°F | 0.5" |
| Feb | 27°F | 3°F | 0.9" |
| Mar | 34°F | 9°F | 1.3" |
| Apr | 46°F | 20°F | 1.1" |
| Maybest time | 57°F | 31°F | 2.5" |
| Junbest time | 69°F | 42°F | 2.1" |
| Julbest time | 76°F | 49°F | 2.5" |
| Aug | 75°F | 48°F | 1.7" |
| Sep | 69°F | 41°F | 1.1" |
| Oct | 54°F | 27°F | 0.8" |
| Nov | 40°F | 18°F | 0.6" |
| Dec | 30°F | 10°F | 0.9" |
Typical recent conditions (5-year means) from the Open-Meteo archive, averaged for Colorado. Weather varies year to year, so treat these as a guide.
More on badgers in Colorado:
Sightings of badgers in Colorado peak in July, when 62 of the year's 318 verified observations are logged — about 19.5% of the annual total. Activity stays high through July, June and May.
The quietest stretch is January, when badgers are hardest to find — January sees just 2 records. If a reliable sighting matters, plan around the peak window rather than the off-season.
The badgers you are most likely to encounter in Colorado are American Badger — 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 badgers in Colorado
- Bent's Old Fort National Historic Site — National Historic Site
- Black Canyon Of The Gunnison National Park — National Park
- Colorado National Monument — National Monument
- Curecanti National Recreation Area — National Recreation Area
- Dinosaur National Monument — National Monument
- Great Sand Dunes National Park & Preserve — National Park & Preserve
Frequently asked questions
What is the best month to see badgers in Colorado?+
July is the single best month, and the broader peak window runs through July, June and May, based on 318 verified iNaturalist observations.
When are badgers hardest to see in Colorado?+
January is the quietest month for badgers in Colorado, with only 2 verified records.
Are badgers active year-round in Colorado?+
Badgers are recorded in 12 of 12 months in Colorado, so they can be seen year-round, with a clear peak in July.
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