Mountain Lions in Florida in December
Yes, December is a good month to see mountain lions in Florida. It is the 4th busiest month of the year, with 26 of the 217 sightings logged across the year (12%), 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 Florida
12%
of yearly sightings
26
records in December
#4
busiest month of 12
217
verified records a year
November 12%, December 12%, January 18%. Busiest month is January at 18%.
217 verified observations of mountain lions in Florida, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When mountain lions are recorded in Florida
Peak month
January
39 records (18% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Januarypeak | 39 | 18% |
| February | 20 | 9.2% |
| Marchpeak | 27 | 12.4% |
| April | 14 | 6.5% |
| May | 18 | 8.3% |
| June | 9 | 4.1% |
| July | 8 | 3.7% |
| August | 8 | 3.7% |
| September | 8 | 3.7% |
| October | 14 | 6.5% |
| Novemberpeak | 26 | 12% |
| December | 26 | 12% |
Mountain Lions you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Mountain Lion | 217 |
In Florida, December carries 12% of the year's mountain lions sightings, about 3.7 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 holds steady between November and December, and it heads toward January (18%) after. The busiest month is January (18%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
The mountain lions most often recorded in Florida are Mountain Lion. Those counts are annual totals rather than a December split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in December itself.
Which mountain lions you are most likely to see
- Mountain Lion217 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see mountain lions in Florida in December?+
Yes. December accounts for 26 of the 217 verified mountain lions sightings logged in Florida across the year, which is 12% of the annual total.
Is December a good time to see mountain lions in Florida?+
December is the 4th busiest month. It is workable, though January and March is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.
What month is best for mountain lions in Florida?+
January is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through January, March and November, based on 217 verified observations.
Which mountain lions are you most likely to see in Florida?+
The most-recorded species in Florida are Mountain Lion, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.