Beavers in New Hampshire in August
Yes, August is a good month to see beavers in New Hampshire. It is the 4th busiest month of the year, with 137 of the 1,433 sightings logged across the year (9.6%), 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 beavers in New Hampshire
9.6%
of yearly sightings
137
records in August
#4
busiest month of 12
1,433
verified records a year
July 7.9%, August 9.6%, September 6.2%. Busiest month is May at 18.1%.
1,433 verified observations of beavers in New Hampshire, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When beavers are recorded in New Hampshire
Peak month
May
259 records (18.1% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 48 | 3.3% |
| February | 40 | 2.8% |
| March | 115 | 8% |
| Aprilpeak | 224 | 15.6% |
| Maypeak | 259 | 18.1% |
| Junepeak | 197 | 13.7% |
| July | 113 | 7.9% |
| August | 137 | 9.6% |
| September | 89 | 6.2% |
| October | 88 | 6.1% |
| November | 69 | 4.8% |
| December | 54 | 3.8% |
Beavers you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| American Beaver | 1,433 |
In New Hampshire, August carries 9.6% of the year's beavers sightings, about 1.3 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 (7.9%) into August, and it heads toward September (6.2%) after. The busiest month is May (18.1%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
The beavers most often recorded in New Hampshire are American Beaver. 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 beavers you are most likely to see
- American Beaver1,433 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see beavers in New Hampshire in August?+
Yes. August accounts for 137 of the 1,433 verified beavers sightings logged in New Hampshire across the year, which is 9.6% of the annual total.
Is August a good time to see beavers in New Hampshire?+
August is the 4th busiest month. It is workable, though May and April is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.
What month is best for beavers in New Hampshire?+
May is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through May, April and June, based on 1,433 verified observations.
Which beavers are you most likely to see in New Hampshire?+
The most-recorded species in New Hampshire are American Beaver, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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