Best Time to See Ticks in Mississippi
May, June and July is the best time to see ticks in Mississippi. Based on 433 verified iNaturalist observations, here is exactly when ticks 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 July 22, 2026.
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433 verified observations of ticks in Mississippi, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When ticks are recorded in Mississippi
Peak month
May
75 records (17.3% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 8 | 1.8% |
| February | 15 | 3.5% |
| March | 29 | 6.7% |
| April | 57 | 13.2% |
| Maypeak | 75 | 17.3% |
| Junepeak | 72 | 16.6% |
| Julypeak | 65 | 15% |
| August | 53 | 12.2% |
| September | 30 | 6.9% |
| October | 8 | 1.8% |
| November | 13 | 3% |
| December | 8 | 1.8% |
Ticks you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Lone Star Tick | 130 |
| Gulf Coast Tick | 128 |
| American Dog Tick | 82 |
| Eastern Black-legged Tick | 51 |
| Gopher tortoise Tick | 1 |
| Brown Dog Tick | 1 |
Weather to expect, source Open-Meteo
Typical weather in Mississippi
Recent typical conditions by month, so you can plan a trip around both when ticks are active and what the weather is doing. The best months to look for ticks sit around 63 to 90 degrees Fahrenheit, so pack for that.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 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" |
| Maybest time | 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.
Sightings of ticks in Mississippi peak in May, when 75 of the year's 433 verified observations are logged — about 17.3% of the annual total. Activity stays high through May, June and July.
The quietest stretch is January, October and December, when ticks are hardest to find — January sees just 8 records. If a reliable sighting matters, plan around the peak window rather than the off-season.
The ticks you are most likely to encounter in Mississippi are Lone Star Tick, Gulf Coast Tick and American Dog Tick — 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 ticks 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
Frequently asked questions
What is the best month to see ticks in Mississippi?+
May is the single best month, and the broader peak window runs through May, June and July, based on 433 verified iNaturalist observations.
When are ticks hardest to see in Mississippi?+
January is the quietest month for ticks in Mississippi, with only 8 verified records.
Are ticks active year-round in Mississippi?+
Ticks are recorded in 12 of 12 months in Mississippi, so they can be seen year-round, with a clear peak in May.
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