Bats in Colorado in July
Yes, July is one of the best months to see bats in Colorado. It is the 1st busiest month of the year, with 196 of the 861 sightings logged across the year (22.8%), 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 June 28, 2026.
Peak month for bats in Colorado
22.8%
of yearly sightings
196
records in July
#1
busiest month of 12
861
verified records a year
June 15.6%, July 22.8%, August 22.4%. Busiest month is July at 22.8%.
861 verified observations of bats in Colorado, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When bats are recorded in Colorado
Peak month
July
196 records (22.8% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 5 | 0.6% |
| February | 7 | 0.8% |
| March | 21 | 2.4% |
| April | 45 | 5.2% |
| May | 116 | 13.5% |
| Junepeak | 134 | 15.6% |
| Julypeak | 196 | 22.8% |
| Augustpeak | 193 | 22.4% |
| September | 112 | 13% |
| October | 22 | 2.6% |
| November | 7 | 0.8% |
| December | 3 | 0.3% |
Bats you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Big Brown Bat | 149 |
| Little Brown Bat | 81 |
| Silver-haired Bat | 45 |
| Northern Hoary Bat | 31 |
| Western Small-footed Myotis | 29 |
| Townsend's Big-eared Bat | 26 |
| Long-eared Myotis | 20 |
| Mexican Free-tailed Bat | 12 |
In Colorado, July carries 22.8% of the year's bats sightings, about 14.5 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 1st busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity is rising from June (15.6%) into July, and it heads toward August (22.4%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so July is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.
The bats most often recorded in Colorado are Big Brown Bat, Little Brown Bat and Silver-haired Bat. Those counts are annual totals rather than a July split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in July itself.
Which bats you are most likely to see
- Big Brown Bat149 records
- Little Brown Bat81 records
- Silver-haired Bat45 records
- Northern Hoary Bat31 records
- Western Small-footed Myotis29 records
- Townsend's Big-eared Bat26 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see bats in Colorado in July?+
Yes. July accounts for 196 of the 861 verified bats sightings logged in Colorado across the year, which is 22.8% of the annual total.
Is July a good time to see bats in Colorado?+
July is one of the best months. It ranks 1st of the year and sits inside the peak window of July, August and June.
What month is best for bats in Colorado?+
July is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through July, August and June, based on 861 verified observations.
Which bats are you most likely to see in Colorado?+
The most-recorded species in Colorado are Big Brown Bat, Little Brown Bat and Silver-haired Bat, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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