Bats in Hawaii in October
Yes, October is one of the best months to see bats in Hawaii. It is the 1st busiest month of the year, with 26 of the 69 sightings logged across the year (37.7%), 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.
Peak month for bats in Hawaii
37.7%
of yearly sightings
26
records in October
#1
busiest month of 12
69
verified records a year
September 7.2%, October 37.7%, November 11.6%. Busiest month is October at 37.7%.
69 verified observations of bats in Hawaii, recorded across 11 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When bats are recorded in Hawaii
Peak month
October
26 records (37.7% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 3 | 4.3% |
| February | 2 | 2.9% |
| March | 2 | 2.9% |
| April | 4 | 5.8% |
| May | 7 | 10.1% |
| June | 0 | 0% |
| July | 1 | 1.4% |
| August | 3 | 4.3% |
| September | 5 | 7.2% |
| Octoberpeak | 26 | 37.7% |
| Novemberpeak | 8 | 11.6% |
| Decemberpeak | 8 | 11.6% |
Bats you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Hawaiian Hoary Bat | 63 |
In Hawaii, October carries 37.7% of the year's bats sightings, about 29.4 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 1st busiest of the twelve months, out of 11 months with recorded activity.
Activity is rising from September (7.2%) into October, and it heads toward November (11.6%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so October is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.
The bats most often recorded in Hawaii are Hawaiian Hoary Bat. 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 bats you are most likely to see
- Hawaiian Hoary Bat63 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see bats in Hawaii in October?+
Yes. October accounts for 26 of the 69 verified bats sightings logged in Hawaii across the year, which is 37.7% of the annual total.
Is October a good time to see bats in Hawaii?+
October is one of the best months. It ranks 1st of the year and sits inside the peak window of October, November and December.
What month is best for bats in Hawaii?+
October is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through October, November and December, based on 69 verified observations.
Which bats are you most likely to see in Hawaii?+
The most-recorded species in Hawaii are Hawaiian Hoary Bat, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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