Mountain Lions in Colorado in July
Yes, July is one of the best months to see mountain lions in Colorado. It is the 2nd busiest month of the year, with 45 of the 413 sightings logged across the year (10.9%), 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 mountain lions in Colorado
10.9%
of yearly sightings
45
records in July
#2
busiest month of 12
413
verified records a year
June 10.4%, July 10.9%, August 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, July carries 10.9% of the year's mountain lions sightings, about 2.6 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 2nd busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity holds steady between June and July, and it heads toward August (4.8%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so July is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.
The mountain lions most often recorded in Colorado are Mountain Lion. 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 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 July?+
Yes. July accounts for 45 of the 413 verified mountain lions sightings logged in Colorado across the year, which is 10.9% of the annual total.
Is July a good time to see mountain lions in Colorado?+
July is one of the best months. It ranks 2nd of the year and sits inside the peak window of March, July and June.
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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