Monarch Butterflies in Texas in October
Yes, October is one of the best months to see monarch butterflies in Texas. It is the 1st busiest month of the year, with 17,674 of the 52,985 sightings logged across the year (33.4%), 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 Texas
33.4%
of yearly sightings
17,674
records in October
#1
busiest month of 12
52,985
verified records a year
September 9.2%, October 33.4%, November 12.1%. Busiest month is October at 33.4%.
52,985 verified observations of monarch butterflies in Texas, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When monarch butterflies are recorded in Texas
Peak month
October
17,674 records (33.4% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 941 | 1.8% |
| February | 544 | 1% |
| March | 3,910 | 7.4% |
| Aprilpeak | 7,857 | 14.8% |
| May | 4,073 | 7.7% |
| June | 1,431 | 2.7% |
| July | 1,346 | 2.5% |
| August | 1,804 | 3.4% |
| September | 4,863 | 9.2% |
| Octoberpeak | 17,674 | 33.4% |
| Novemberpeak | 6,411 | 12.1% |
| December | 2,131 | 4% |
Monarch Butterflies you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Monarch | 52,985 |
In Texas, October carries 33.4% of the year's monarch butterflies sightings, about 25.1 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 (9.2%) into October, and it heads toward November (12.1%) 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 Texas 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
- Monarch52,985 records
Plan your monarch butterfly trip in Texas
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see monarch butterflies in Texas in October?+
Yes. October accounts for 17,674 of the 52,985 verified monarch butterflies sightings logged in Texas across the year, which is 33.4% of the annual total.
Is October a good time to see monarch butterflies in Texas?+
October is one of the best months. It ranks 1st of the year and sits inside the peak window of October, April and November.
What month is best for monarch butterflies in Texas?+
October is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through October, April and November, based on 52,985 verified observations.
Which monarch butterflies are you most likely to see in Texas?+
The most-recorded species in Texas are Monarch, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.