Monarch Butterflies in Mississippi in August
Yes, August is a good month to see monarch butterflies in Mississippi. It is the 4th busiest month of the year, with 164 of the 1,227 sightings logged across the year (13.4%), 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
13.4%
of yearly sightings
164
records in August
#4
busiest month of 12
1,227
verified records a year
July 2.6%, August 13.4%, September 14.6%. 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, August carries 13.4% of the year's monarch butterflies sightings, about 5.1 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 4th busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity is rising from July (2.6%) into August, and it heads toward September (14.6%) 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 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 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 August?+
Yes. August accounts for 164 of the 1,227 verified monarch butterflies sightings logged in Mississippi across the year, which is 13.4% of the annual total.
Is August a good time to see monarch butterflies in Mississippi?+
August is the 4th 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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