Best Time to See Bats in Mississippi
January, June and July is the best time to see bats in Mississippi. Based on 711 verified iNaturalist observations, here is exactly when bats are most active across the year in Mississippi.
By Tim, founder of Easy Street Markets. I maintain the wildlife database and verify every animal and source myself. Updated June 28, 2026.
Tri-coloured Bat · Public domain CC0
Rafinesque's Big-eared Bat · Public domain CC0
Southeastern Myotis · Public domain CC0
711 verified observations of bats in Mississippi, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When bats are recorded in Mississippi
Peak month
January
187 records (26.3% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Januarypeak | 187 | 26.3% |
| February | 21 | 3% |
| March | 50 | 7% |
| April | 61 | 8.6% |
| May | 60 | 8.4% |
| Junepeak | 71 | 10% |
| Julypeak | 65 | 9.1% |
| August | 58 | 8.2% |
| September | 48 | 6.8% |
| October | 37 | 5.2% |
| November | 33 | 4.6% |
| December | 20 | 2.8% |
Bats you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Tri-coloured Bat | 136 |
| Eastern Red Bat | 112 |
| Evening Bat | 97 |
| Big Brown Bat | 92 |
| Southeastern Myotis | 84 |
| Seminole Bat | 49 |
| Rafinesque's Big-eared Bat | 44 |
| Mexican Free-tailed Bat | 37 |
Weather to expect, source Open-Meteo
Typical weather in Mississippi
Recent typical conditions by month, so you can plan a trip around both when bats are active and what the weather is doing. The best months to look for bats sit around 40 to 90 degrees Fahrenheit, so pack for that.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Janbest time | 57°F | 40°F | 6" |
| Feb | 61°F | 42°F | 6.7" |
| Mar | 69°F | 49°F | 5.4" |
| Apr | 74°F | 54°F | 7.5" |
| May | 82°F | 63°F | 4.9" |
| Junbest time | 89°F | 70°F | 4.5" |
| Julbest time | 90°F | 74°F | 6" |
| Aug | 90°F | 74°F | 5.7" |
| Sep | 88°F | 69°F | 2.8" |
| Oct | 77°F | 58°F | 4.3" |
| Nov | 66°F | 46°F | 2.9" |
| Dec | 61°F | 44°F | 5.6" |
Typical recent conditions (5-year means) from the Open-Meteo archive, averaged for Mississippi. Weather varies year to year, so treat these as a guide.
More on bats in Mississippi:
Sightings of bats in Mississippi peak in January, when 187 of the year's 711 verified observations are logged — about 26.3% of the annual total. Activity stays high through January, June and July.
The quietest stretch is December and February, when bats are hardest to find — December sees just 20 records. If a reliable sighting matters, plan around the peak window rather than the off-season.
The bats you are most likely to encounter in Mississippi are Tri-coloured Bat, Eastern Red Bat and Evening Bat — 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 bats in Mississippi
- Gulf Islands National Seashore — National Seashore
- Natchez Trace Parkway — Parkway
- Shiloh National Military Park — National Military Park
- Brices Cross Roads National Battlefield Site — National Battlefield Site
- Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley National Monument — National Monument
- Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home National Monument — National Monument
Gear to see them
Frequently asked questions
What is the best month to see bats in Mississippi?+
January is the single best month, and the broader peak window runs through January, June and July, based on 711 verified iNaturalist observations.
When are bats hardest to see in Mississippi?+
December is the quietest month for bats in Mississippi, with only 20 verified records.
Are bats active year-round in Mississippi?+
Bats are recorded in 12 of 12 months in Mississippi, so they can be seen year-round, with a clear peak in January.
More places to see bats
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