Monarch Butterflies in Georgia in October
Yes, October is one of the best months to see monarch butterflies in Georgia. It is the 1st busiest month of the year, with 1,001 of the 3,499 sightings logged across the year (28.6%), 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 monarch butterflies in Georgia
28.6%
of yearly sightings
1,001
records in October
#1
busiest month of 12
3,499
verified records a year
September 20%, October 28.6%, November 5.4%. Busiest month is October at 28.6%.
3,499 verified observations of monarch butterflies in Georgia, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When monarch butterflies are recorded in Georgia
Peak month
October
1,001 records (28.6% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 35 | 1% |
| February | 38 | 1.1% |
| March | 78 | 2.2% |
| April | 406 | 11.6% |
| May | 306 | 8.7% |
| June | 126 | 3.6% |
| July | 117 | 3.3% |
| Augustpeak | 466 | 13.3% |
| Septemberpeak | 700 | 20% |
| Octoberpeak | 1,001 | 28.6% |
| November | 190 | 5.4% |
| December | 36 | 1% |
Monarch Butterflies you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Monarch | 3,499 |
In Georgia, October carries 28.6% of the year's monarch butterflies sightings, about 20.3 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 September (20%) into October, and it heads toward November (5.4%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so October is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.
The monarch butterflies most often recorded in Georgia are Monarch. Those counts are annual totals rather than a October split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in October itself.
Which monarch butterflies you are most likely to see
- Monarch3,499 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see monarch butterflies in Georgia in October?+
Yes. October accounts for 1,001 of the 3,499 verified monarch butterflies sightings logged in Georgia across the year, which is 28.6% of the annual total.
Is October a good time to see monarch butterflies in Georgia?+
October is one of the best months. It ranks 1st of the year and sits inside the peak window of October, September and August.
What month is best for monarch butterflies in Georgia?+
October is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through October, September and August, based on 3,499 verified observations.
Which monarch butterflies are you most likely to see in Georgia?+
The most-recorded species in Georgia are Monarch, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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