Alligators in Mississippi in September
Yes, September is a good month to see alligators in Mississippi. It is the 5th busiest month of the year, with 122 of the 1,386 sightings logged across the year (8.8%), 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.
Good month for alligators in Mississippi
8.8%
of yearly sightings
122
records in September
#5
busiest month of 12
1,386
verified records a year
August 6.1%, September 8.8%, October 7.6%. Busiest month is April at 17.7%.
1,386 verified observations of alligators in Mississippi, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When alligators are recorded in Mississippi
Peak month
April
246 records (17.7% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 55 | 4% |
| February | 53 | 3.8% |
| Marchpeak | 160 | 11.5% |
| Aprilpeak | 246 | 17.7% |
| Maypeak | 188 | 13.6% |
| June | 92 | 6.6% |
| July | 95 | 6.9% |
| August | 85 | 6.1% |
| September | 122 | 8.8% |
| October | 106 | 7.6% |
| November | 123 | 8.9% |
| December | 61 | 4.4% |
Alligators you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| American Alligator | 1,386 |
In Mississippi, September carries 8.8% of the year's alligators sightings, about 0.5 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 August (6.1%) into September, and it heads toward October (7.6%) after. The busiest month is April (17.7%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
The alligators most often recorded in Mississippi are American Alligator. Those counts are annual totals rather than a September split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in September itself.
Which alligators you are most likely to see
- American Alligator1,386 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see alligators in Mississippi in September?+
Yes. September accounts for 122 of the 1,386 verified alligators sightings logged in Mississippi across the year, which is 8.8% of the annual total.
Is September a good time to see alligators in Mississippi?+
September is the 5th busiest month. It is workable, though April and May is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.
What month is best for alligators in Mississippi?+
April is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through April, May and March, based on 1,386 verified observations.
Which alligators are you most likely to see in Mississippi?+
The most-recorded species in Mississippi are American Alligator, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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