Monarch Butterflies in Louisiana in March
Yes, March is a good month to see monarch butterflies in Louisiana. It is the 5th busiest month of the year, with 291 of the 2,769 sightings logged across the year (10.5%), 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.
Good month for monarch butterflies in Louisiana
10.5%
of yearly sightings
291
records in March
#5
busiest month of 12
2,769
verified records a year
February 1.4%, March 10.5%, April 14.6%. 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, March carries 10.5% of the year's monarch butterflies sightings, about 2.2 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 5th busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity is rising from February (1.4%) into March, and it heads toward April (14.6%) after. The busiest month is October (17.8%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
The monarch butterflies most often recorded in Louisiana are Monarch. Those counts are annual totals rather than a March split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in March 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 March?+
Yes. March accounts for 291 of the 2,769 verified monarch butterflies sightings logged in Louisiana across the year, which is 10.5% of the annual total.
Is March a good time to see monarch butterflies in Louisiana?+
March is the 5th busiest month. It is workable, though October and April is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.
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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