Bats in Utah in June

Yes, June is one of the best months to see bats in Utah. It is the 3rd busiest month of the year, with 110 of the 812 sightings logged across the year (13.5%), based on verified iNaturalist records.

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By Tim, founder of Easy Street Markets. I maintain the wildlife database and verify every animal and source myself. Updated June 28, 2026.

Spotted Bat photographed in UtahMexican Free-tailed Bat photographed in UtahTownsend's Big-eared Bat photographed in Utah
Photos by iNaturalist observers, used under Creative Commons.

Peak month for bats in Utah

13.5%

of yearly sightings

110

records in June

#3

busiest month of 12

812

verified records a year

May 13.2%, June 13.5%, July 15.3%. Busiest month is August at 23.4%.

Best months: August, July, JunePeak season right now

812 verified observations of bats in Utah, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.

When bats are recorded in Utah

Peak month

August

190 records (23.4% of the year)

Quietest month

February

10 records

MonthObservationsShare
January131.6%
February101.2%
March243%
April394.8%
May10713.2%
Junepeak11013.5%
Julypeak12415.3%
Augustpeak19023.4%
September10713.2%
October465.7%
November253.1%
December172.1%

Bats you are most likely to see

SpeciesVerified observations
Canyon Bat66
Silver-haired Bat63
Mexican Free-tailed Bat56
Big Brown Bat52
Townsend's Big-eared Bat52
Pallid Bat34
Little Brown Bat29
Northern Hoary Bat23

In Utah, June carries 13.5% of the year's bats sightings, about 5.2 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 holds steady between May and June, and it heads toward July (15.3%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so June is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.

The bats most often recorded in Utah are Canyon Bat, Silver-haired Bat and Mexican Free-tailed Bat. 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 bats you are most likely to see

  • Canyon Bat66 records
  • Silver-haired Bat63 records
  • Mexican Free-tailed Bat56 records
  • Big Brown Bat52 records
  • Townsend's Big-eared Bat52 records
  • Pallid Bat34 records
Plan your tripBryce Canyon National Park

Plan your bat trip in Utah

Start with live tours near Bryce Canyon National Park, then compare a nearby stay and a broader wildlife backup before you lock in the trip.

Gear to see them

Frequently asked questions

Can you see bats in Utah in June?+

Yes. June accounts for 110 of the 812 verified bats sightings logged in Utah across the year, which is 13.5% of the annual total.

Is June a good time to see bats in Utah?+

June is one of the best months. It ranks 3rd of the year and sits inside the peak window of August, July and June.

What month is best for bats in Utah?+

August is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through August, July and June, based on 812 verified observations.

Which bats are you most likely to see in Utah?+

The most-recorded species in Utah are Canyon Bat, Silver-haired Bat and Mexican Free-tailed Bat, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.