Best Time to See Mallards in Kansas
April, May and March is the best time to see mallards in Kansas. Based on 1,440 verified iNaturalist observations, here is exactly when mallards are most active across the year in Kansas.
By Tim, founder of Easy Street Markets. I maintain the wildlife database and verify every animal and source myself. Updated July 20, 2026.
1,440 verified observations of mallards in Kansas, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When mallards are recorded in Kansas
Peak month
April
254 records (17.6% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 92 | 6.4% |
| February | 167 | 11.6% |
| Marchpeak | 184 | 12.8% |
| Aprilpeak | 254 | 17.6% |
| Maypeak | 185 | 12.8% |
| June | 98 | 6.8% |
| July | 93 | 6.5% |
| August | 67 | 4.7% |
| September | 61 | 4.2% |
| October | 58 | 4% |
| November | 111 | 7.7% |
| December | 70 | 4.9% |
Mallards you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Mallard | 1,440 |
Weather to expect, source Open-Meteo
Typical weather in Kansas
Recent typical conditions by month, so you can plan a trip around both when mallards are active and what the weather is doing. The best months to look for mallards sit around 35 to 74 degrees Fahrenheit, so pack for that.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 43°F | 25°F | 1.1" |
| Feb | 43°F | 22°F | 1.1" |
| Marbest time | 55°F | 35°F | 2.2" |
| Aprbest time | 67°F | 45°F | 1.2" |
| Maybest time | 74°F | 55°F | 6.5" |
| Jun | 87°F | 67°F | 3.7" |
| Jul | 91°F | 71°F | 2.3" |
| Aug | 90°F | 70°F | 1.8" |
| Sep | 84°F | 64°F | 1.7" |
| Oct | 68°F | 48°F | 1.3" |
| Nov | 56°F | 37°F | 1.3" |
| Dec | 47°F | 29°F | 1.1" |
Typical recent conditions (5-year means) from the Open-Meteo archive, averaged for Kansas. Weather varies year to year, so treat these as a guide.
Sightings of mallards in Kansas peak in April, when 254 of the year's 1,440 verified observations are logged — about 17.6% of the annual total. Activity stays high through April, May and March.
The quietest stretch is October, September and August, when mallards are hardest to find — October sees just 58 records. If a reliable sighting matters, plan around the peak window rather than the off-season.
The mallards you are most likely to encounter in Kansas are Mallard — the most-recorded species in the state. Each keeps its own seasonal rhythm, but the month-by-month pattern above reflects every reported sighting together.
Where to go
Best places to see mallards in Kansas
- Lewis & Clark National Historic Trail — National Historic Trail
- Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve — National Preserve
- Brown v. Board of Education National Historical Park — National Historical Park
- California National Historic Trail — National Historic Trail
- Fort Larned National Historic Site — National Historic Site
- Fort Scott National Historic Site — National Historic Site
Frequently asked questions
What is the best month to see mallards in Kansas?+
April is the single best month, and the broader peak window runs through April, May and March, based on 1,440 verified iNaturalist observations.
When are mallards hardest to see in Kansas?+
October is the quietest month for mallards in Kansas, with only 58 verified records.
Are mallards active year-round in Kansas?+
Mallards are recorded in 12 of 12 months in Kansas, so they can be seen year-round, with a clear peak in April.
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