Jellyfishes in Texas in June
Yes, June is one of the best months to see jellyfishes in Texas. It is the 3rd busiest month of the year, with 462 of the 4,161 sightings logged across the year (11.1%), 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 July 2, 2026.
Peak month for jellyfishes in Texas
11.1%
of yearly sightings
462
records in June
#3
busiest month of 12
4,161
verified records a year
May 7%, June 11.1%, July 7.7%. Busiest month is October at 13.2%.
4,161 verified observations of jellyfishes in Texas, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When jellyfishes are recorded in Texas
Peak month
October
550 records (13.2% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 289 | 6.9% |
| February | 163 | 3.9% |
| March | 231 | 5.6% |
| April | 279 | 6.7% |
| May | 291 | 7% |
| Junepeak | 462 | 11.1% |
| July | 319 | 7.7% |
| August | 196 | 4.7% |
| September | 410 | 9.9% |
| Octoberpeak | 550 | 13.2% |
| Novemberpeak | 523 | 12.6% |
| December | 448 | 10.8% |
Jellyfishes you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Cannonball Jelly | 1,267 |
| Bay Nettle | 821 |
| Southern Moon Jelly | 747 |
| Atlantic Sea Nettle | 113 |
| Mushroom Jelly | 48 |
| Australian Spotted Jelly | 31 |
| Pink Meanie | 20 |
| Common Moon Jelly | 18 |
In Texas, June carries 11.1% of the year's jellyfishes sightings, about 2.8 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 3rd busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity is rising from May (7%) into June, and it heads toward July (7.7%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so June is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.
The jellyfishes most often recorded in Texas are Cannonball Jelly, Bay Nettle and Southern Moon Jelly. Those counts are annual totals rather than a June split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in June itself.
Which jellyfishes you are most likely to see
- Cannonball Jelly1,267 records
- Bay Nettle821 records
- Southern Moon Jelly747 records
- Atlantic Sea Nettle113 records
- Mushroom Jelly48 records
- Australian Spotted Jelly31 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see jellyfishes in Texas in June?+
Yes. June accounts for 462 of the 4,161 verified jellyfishes sightings logged in Texas across the year, which is 11.1% of the annual total.
Is June a good time to see jellyfishes in Texas?+
June is one of the best months. It ranks 3rd of the year and sits inside the peak window of October, November and June.
What month is best for jellyfishes in Texas?+
October is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through October, November and June, based on 4,161 verified observations.
Which jellyfishes are you most likely to see in Texas?+
The most-recorded species in Texas are Cannonball Jelly, Bay Nettle and Southern Moon Jelly, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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