Monarch Butterflies in Mississippi in October
Yes, October is one of the best months to see monarch butterflies in Mississippi. It is the 1st busiest month of the year, with 287 of the 1,227 sightings logged across the year (23.4%), 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.
Peak month for monarch butterflies in Mississippi
23.4%
of yearly sightings
287
records in October
#1
busiest month of 12
1,227
verified records a year
September 14.6%, October 23.4%, November 14.3%. 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, October carries 23.4% of the year's monarch butterflies sightings, about 15.1 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 1st busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity is rising from September (14.6%) into October, and it heads toward November (14.3%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so October is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.
The monarch butterflies most often recorded in Mississippi are Monarch. Those counts are annual totals rather than a October split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in October 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 October?+
Yes. October accounts for 287 of the 1,227 verified monarch butterflies sightings logged in Mississippi across the year, which is 23.4% of the annual total.
Is October a good time to see monarch butterflies in Mississippi?+
October is one of the best months. It ranks 1st of the year and sits inside the peak window of October, September and November.
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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