Best Time to See Mourning Doves in Wyoming
July, May and June is the best time to see mourning doves in Wyoming. Based on 122 verified iNaturalist observations, here is exactly when mourning doves are most active across the year in Wyoming.
By Tim, founder of Easy Street Markets. I maintain the wildlife database and verify every animal and source myself. Updated July 20, 2026.
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122 verified observations of mourning doves in Wyoming, recorded across 8 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When mourning doves are recorded in Wyoming
Peak month
July
36 records (29.5% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 0 | 0% |
| February | 0 | 0% |
| March | 0 | 0% |
| April | 15 | 12.3% |
| Maypeak | 30 | 24.6% |
| Junepeak | 20 | 16.4% |
| Julypeak | 36 | 29.5% |
| August | 11 | 9% |
| September | 8 | 6.6% |
| October | 1 | 0.8% |
| November | 0 | 0% |
| December | 1 | 0.8% |
Mourning Doves you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Mourning Dove | 122 |
Weather to expect, source Open-Meteo
Typical weather in Wyoming
Recent typical conditions by month, so you can plan a trip around both when mourning doves are active and what the weather is doing. The best months to look for mourning doves sit around 40 to 84 degrees Fahrenheit, so pack for that.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 27°F | 15°F | 0.9" |
| Feb | 25°F | 9°F | 0.7" |
| Mar | 35°F | 19°F | 1.6" |
| Apr | 45°F | 26°F | 1.9" |
| Maybest time | 60°F | 40°F | 2.3" |
| Junbest time | 74°F | 52°F | 1.7" |
| Julbest time | 84°F | 60°F | 0.3" |
| Aug | 82°F | 58°F | 0.9" |
| Sep | 72°F | 50°F | 0.8" |
| Oct | 51°F | 33°F | 1.9" |
| Nov | 40°F | 24°F | 0.7" |
| Dec | 30°F | 17°F | 0.5" |
Typical recent conditions (5-year means) from the Open-Meteo archive, averaged for Wyoming. Weather varies year to year, so treat these as a guide.
Sightings of mourning doves in Wyoming peak in July, when 36 of the year's 122 verified observations are logged — about 29.5% of the annual total. Activity stays high through July, May and June.
The quietest stretch is January, February and March, when mourning doves are hardest to find — no verified records exist for January. If a reliable sighting matters, plan around the peak window rather than the off-season.
The mourning doves you are most likely to encounter in Wyoming are Mourning Dove — the most-recorded species in the state. Each keeps its own seasonal rhythm, but the month-by-month pattern above reflects every reported sighting together.
Where to go
Best places to see mourning doves in Wyoming
- Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area — National Recreation Area
- Devils Tower National Monument — National Monument
- Fossil Butte National Monument — National Monument
- Grand Teton National Park — National Park
- Yellowstone National Park — National Park
- California National Historic Trail — National Historic Trail
Frequently asked questions
What is the best month to see mourning doves in Wyoming?+
July is the single best month, and the broader peak window runs through July, May and June, based on 122 verified iNaturalist observations.
When are mourning doves hardest to see in Wyoming?+
January is the quietest month for mourning doves in Wyoming, with no verified records on iNaturalist.
Are mourning doves active year-round in Wyoming?+
Mourning doves are recorded in 8 of 12 months in Wyoming, concentrated around July and May.
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