Jellyfishes in Maine in August
Yes, August is one of the best months to see jellyfishes in Maine. It is the 3rd busiest month of the year, with 237 of the 1,301 sightings logged across the year (18.2%), 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 jellyfishes in Maine
18.2%
of yearly sightings
237
records in August
#3
busiest month of 12
1,301
verified records a year
July 34.9%, August 18.2%, September 2.1%. Busiest month is June at 35.2%.
1,301 verified observations of jellyfishes in Maine, recorded across 11 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When jellyfishes are recorded in Maine
Peak month
June
458 records (35.2% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 5 | 0.4% |
| February | 3 | 0.2% |
| March | 11 | 0.8% |
| April | 12 | 0.9% |
| May | 91 | 7% |
| Junepeak | 458 | 35.2% |
| Julypeak | 454 | 34.9% |
| Augustpeak | 237 | 18.2% |
| September | 27 | 2.1% |
| October | 2 | 0.2% |
| November | 0 | 0% |
| December | 1 | 0.1% |
Jellyfishes you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Atlantic Lion's Mane Jelly | 207 |
| Lion's Mane Jelly | 184 |
| Common Moon Jelly | 120 |
| Egg-yolk Jelly | 5 |
| Dwarf Lion's Mane Jelly | 5 |
| Atlantic Sea Nettle | 1 |
| Greater Moon Jelly | 1 |
| Mauve Stinger | 1 |
In Maine, August carries 18.2% of the year's jellyfishes sightings, about 9.9 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 3rd busiest of the twelve months, out of 11 months with recorded activity.
Activity is easing off from July (34.9%) into August, and it heads toward September (2.1%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so August is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.
The jellyfishes most often recorded in Maine are Atlantic Lion's Mane Jelly, Lion's Mane Jelly and Common Moon Jelly. Those counts are annual totals rather than a August split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in August itself.
Which jellyfishes you are most likely to see
- Atlantic Lion's Mane Jelly207 records
- Lion's Mane Jelly184 records
- Common Moon Jelly120 records
- Egg-yolk Jelly5 records
- Dwarf Lion's Mane Jelly5 records
- Atlantic Sea Nettle1 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see jellyfishes in Maine in August?+
Yes. August accounts for 237 of the 1,301 verified jellyfishes sightings logged in Maine across the year, which is 18.2% of the annual total.
Is August a good time to see jellyfishes in Maine?+
August is one of the best months. It ranks 3rd of the year and sits inside the peak window of June, July and August.
What month is best for jellyfishes in Maine?+
June is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through June, July and August, based on 1,301 verified observations.
Which jellyfishes are you most likely to see in Maine?+
The most-recorded species in Maine are Atlantic Lion's Mane Jelly, Lion's Mane Jelly and Common Moon Jelly, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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