Monarch Butterflies in Louisiana in April
Yes, April is one of the best months to see monarch butterflies in Louisiana. It is the 2nd busiest month of the year, with 405 of the 2,769 sightings logged across the year (14.6%), 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 July 2, 2026.
Peak month for monarch butterflies in Louisiana
14.6%
of yearly sightings
405
records in April
#2
busiest month of 12
2,769
verified records a year
March 10.5%, April 14.6%, May 6.5%. Busiest month is October at 17.8%.
2,769 verified observations of monarch butterflies in Louisiana, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When monarch butterflies are recorded in Louisiana
Peak month
October
492 records (17.8% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 73 | 2.6% |
| February | 40 | 1.4% |
| March | 291 | 10.5% |
| Aprilpeak | 405 | 14.6% |
| May | 181 | 6.5% |
| June | 163 | 5.9% |
| July | 149 | 5.4% |
| August | 200 | 7.2% |
| September | 299 | 10.8% |
| Octoberpeak | 492 | 17.8% |
| Novemberpeak | 324 | 11.7% |
| December | 152 | 5.5% |
Monarch Butterflies you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Monarch | 2,769 |
In Louisiana, April carries 14.6% of the year's monarch butterflies sightings, about 6.3 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 2nd busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity is rising from March (10.5%) into April, and it heads toward May (6.5%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so April is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.
The monarch butterflies most often recorded in Louisiana are Monarch. Those counts are annual totals rather than a April split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in April itself.
Which monarch butterflies you are most likely to see
- Monarch2,769 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see monarch butterflies in Louisiana in April?+
Yes. April accounts for 405 of the 2,769 verified monarch butterflies sightings logged in Louisiana across the year, which is 14.6% of the annual total.
Is April a good time to see monarch butterflies in Louisiana?+
April is one of the best months. It ranks 2nd of the year and sits inside the peak window of October, April and November.
What month is best for monarch butterflies in Louisiana?+
October is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through October, April and November, based on 2,769 verified observations.
Which monarch butterflies are you most likely to see in Louisiana?+
The most-recorded species in Louisiana are Monarch, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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