Monarch Butterflies in Mississippi in April
Yes, April is a good month to see monarch butterflies in Mississippi. It is the 5th busiest month of the year, with 131 of the 1,227 sightings logged across the year (10.7%), 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 monarch butterflies in Mississippi
10.7%
of yearly sightings
131
records in April
#5
busiest month of 12
1,227
verified records a year
March 6.4%, April 10.7%, May 6.6%. Busiest month is October at 23.4%.
1,227 verified observations of monarch butterflies in Mississippi, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When monarch butterflies are recorded in Mississippi
Peak month
October
287 records (23.4% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 10 | 0.8% |
| February | 6 | 0.5% |
| March | 78 | 6.4% |
| April | 131 | 10.7% |
| May | 81 | 6.6% |
| June | 39 | 3.2% |
| July | 32 | 2.6% |
| August | 164 | 13.4% |
| Septemberpeak | 179 | 14.6% |
| Octoberpeak | 287 | 23.4% |
| Novemberpeak | 175 | 14.3% |
| December | 45 | 3.7% |
Monarch Butterflies you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Monarch | 1,227 |
In Mississippi, April carries 10.7% of the year's monarch butterflies sightings, about 2.4 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 March (6.4%) into April, and it heads toward May (6.6%) after. The busiest month is October (23.4%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
The monarch butterflies most often recorded in Mississippi 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
- Monarch1,227 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see monarch butterflies in Mississippi in April?+
Yes. April accounts for 131 of the 1,227 verified monarch butterflies sightings logged in Mississippi across the year, which is 10.7% of the annual total.
Is April a good time to see monarch butterflies in Mississippi?+
April is the 5th busiest month. It is workable, though October and September is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.
What month is best for monarch butterflies in Mississippi?+
October is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through October, September and November, based on 1,227 verified observations.
Which monarch butterflies are you most likely to see in Mississippi?+
The most-recorded species in Mississippi are Monarch, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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