Jellyfishes in Georgia in May
Yes, May is one of the best months to see jellyfishes in Georgia. It is the 3rd busiest month of the year, with 174 of the 1,245 sightings logged across the year (14%), 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 jellyfishes in Georgia
14%
of yearly sightings
174
records in May
#3
busiest month of 12
1,245
verified records a year
April 24.6%, May 14%, June 4.9%. Busiest month is March at 25.5%.
1,245 verified observations of jellyfishes in Georgia, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When jellyfishes are recorded in Georgia
Peak month
March
317 records (25.5% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 71 | 5.7% |
| February | 114 | 9.2% |
| Marchpeak | 317 | 25.5% |
| Aprilpeak | 306 | 24.6% |
| Maypeak | 174 | 14% |
| June | 61 | 4.9% |
| July | 32 | 2.6% |
| August | 20 | 1.6% |
| September | 32 | 2.6% |
| October | 24 | 1.9% |
| November | 42 | 3.4% |
| December | 52 | 4.2% |
Jellyfishes you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Cannonball Jelly | 918 |
| Mushroom Jelly | 90 |
| Dwarf Lion's Mane Jelly | 88 |
| Southern Moon Jelly | 24 |
| Bay Nettle | 12 |
| Atlantic Sea Nettle | 6 |
| Australian Spotted Jelly | 1 |
In Georgia, May carries 14% of the year's jellyfishes sightings, about 5.7 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 3rd busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity is easing off from April (24.6%) into May, and it heads toward June (4.9%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so May is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.
The jellyfishes most often recorded in Georgia are Cannonball Jelly, Mushroom Jelly and Dwarf Lion's Mane Jelly. Those counts are annual totals rather than a May split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in May itself.
Which jellyfishes you are most likely to see
- Cannonball Jelly918 records
- Mushroom Jelly90 records
- Dwarf Lion's Mane Jelly88 records
- Southern Moon Jelly24 records
- Bay Nettle12 records
- Atlantic Sea Nettle6 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see jellyfishes in Georgia in May?+
Yes. May accounts for 174 of the 1,245 verified jellyfishes sightings logged in Georgia across the year, which is 14% of the annual total.
Is May a good time to see jellyfishes in Georgia?+
May is one of the best months. It ranks 3rd of the year and sits inside the peak window of March, April and May.
What month is best for jellyfishes in Georgia?+
March is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through March, April and May, based on 1,245 verified observations.
Which jellyfishes are you most likely to see in Georgia?+
The most-recorded species in Georgia are Cannonball Jelly, Mushroom Jelly and Dwarf Lion's Mane Jelly, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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