Mountain Goats in Montana in August
Yes, August is one of the best months to see mountain goats in Montana. It is the 2nd busiest month of the year, with 512 of the 1,818 sightings logged across the year (28.2%), 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 mountain goats in Montana
28.2%
of yearly sightings
512
records in August
#2
busiest month of 12
1,818
verified records a year
July 44.2%, August 28.2%, September 8.9%. Busiest month is July at 44.2%.
1,818 verified observations of mountain goats in Montana, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When mountain goats are recorded in Montana
Peak month
July
804 records (44.2% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 11 | 0.6% |
| February | 5 | 0.3% |
| March | 11 | 0.6% |
| April | 16 | 0.9% |
| May | 49 | 2.7% |
| Junepeak | 219 | 12% |
| Julypeak | 804 | 44.2% |
| Augustpeak | 512 | 28.2% |
| September | 162 | 8.9% |
| October | 24 | 1.3% |
| November | 4 | 0.2% |
| December | 1 | 0.1% |
Mountain Goats you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Mountain Goat | 1,818 |
In Montana, August carries 28.2% of the year's mountain goats sightings, about 19.9 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 2nd busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity is easing off from July (44.2%) into August, and it heads toward September (8.9%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so August is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.
The mountain goats most often recorded in Montana are Mountain Goat. 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 mountain goats you are most likely to see
- Mountain Goat1,818 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see mountain goats in Montana in August?+
Yes. August accounts for 512 of the 1,818 verified mountain goats sightings logged in Montana across the year, which is 28.2% of the annual total.
Is August a good time to see mountain goats in Montana?+
August is one of the best months. It ranks 2nd of the year and sits inside the peak window of July, August and June.
What month is best for mountain goats in Montana?+
July is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through July, August and June, based on 1,818 verified observations.
Which mountain goats are you most likely to see in Montana?+
The most-recorded species in Montana are Mountain Goat, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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