Mountain Lions in Colorado in January
Yes, January is a good month to see mountain lions in Colorado. It is the 4th busiest month of the year, with 40 of the 413 sightings logged across the year (9.7%), 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.
Good month for mountain lions in Colorado
9.7%
of yearly sightings
40
records in January
#4
busiest month of 12
413
verified records a year
December 6.8%, January 9.7%, February 4.8%. Busiest month is March at 10.9%.
413 verified observations of mountain lions in Colorado, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When mountain lions are recorded in Colorado
Peak month
March
45 records (10.9% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 40 | 9.7% |
| February | 20 | 4.8% |
| Marchpeak | 45 | 10.9% |
| April | 38 | 9.2% |
| May | 35 | 8.5% |
| Junepeak | 43 | 10.4% |
| Julypeak | 45 | 10.9% |
| August | 20 | 4.8% |
| September | 26 | 6.3% |
| October | 37 | 9% |
| November | 36 | 8.7% |
| December | 28 | 6.8% |
Mountain Lions you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Mountain Lion | 413 |
In Colorado, January carries 9.7% of the year's mountain lions sightings, about 1.4 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 4th busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity is rising from December (6.8%) into January, and it heads toward February (4.8%) after. The busiest month is March (10.9%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
The mountain lions most often recorded in Colorado are Mountain Lion. Those counts are annual totals rather than a January split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in January itself.
Which mountain lions you are most likely to see
- Mountain Lion413 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see mountain lions in Colorado in January?+
Yes. January accounts for 40 of the 413 verified mountain lions sightings logged in Colorado across the year, which is 9.7% of the annual total.
Is January a good time to see mountain lions in Colorado?+
January is the 4th busiest month. It is workable, though March and July is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.
What month is best for mountain lions in Colorado?+
March is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through March, July and June, based on 413 verified observations.
Which mountain lions are you most likely to see in Colorado?+
The most-recorded species in Colorado are Mountain Lion, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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