Best Time to See Bees in Delaware
June, July and September is the best time to see bees in Delaware. Based on 6,809 verified iNaturalist observations, here is exactly when bees are most active across the year in Delaware.
By Tim, founder of Easy Street Markets. I maintain the wildlife database and verify every animal and source myself. Updated July 2, 2026.
Dwarf Cellophane-cuckoo Bee · Will Kuhn CC BY
Hibiscus Turret Bee · William Harmon CC BY
European Woolcarder Bee · Desiree Narango CC BY
6,809 verified observations of bees in Delaware, recorded across 11 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When bees are recorded in Delaware
Peak month
June
1,385 records (20.3% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 8 | 0.1% |
| February | 26 | 0.4% |
| March | 212 | 3.1% |
| April | 802 | 11.8% |
| May | 674 | 9.9% |
| Junepeak | 1,385 | 20.3% |
| Julypeak | 1,115 | 16.4% |
| August | 916 | 13.5% |
| Septemberpeak | 1,095 | 16.1% |
| October | 499 | 7.3% |
| November | 77 | 1.1% |
| December | 0 | 0% |
Bees you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Common Eastern Bumble Bee | 1,020 |
| Western Honey Bee | 860 |
| Eastern Carpenter Bee | 706 |
| Brown-belted Bumble Bee | 373 |
| Two-spotted Bumble Bee | 352 |
| American Bumble Bee | 206 |
| Pure Green Sweat bee | 174 |
| Ligated Furrow Bee | 68 |
Weather to expect, source Open-Meteo
Typical weather in Delaware
Recent typical conditions by month, so you can plan a trip around both when bees are active and what the weather is doing. The best months to look for bees sit around 65 to 86 degrees Fahrenheit, so pack for that.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 44°F | 32°F | 2.9" |
| Feb | 47°F | 33°F | 3.8" |
| Mar | 54°F | 39°F | 3.8" |
| Apr | 63°F | 48°F | 4.5" |
| May | 70°F | 56°F | 3.9" |
| Junbest time | 79°F | 66°F | 3.9" |
| Julbest time | 86°F | 73°F | 6" |
| Aug | 83°F | 72°F | 5.1" |
| Sepbest time | 77°F | 65°F | 4.3" |
| Oct | 68°F | 55°F | 4.4" |
| Nov | 56°F | 43°F | 2.8" |
| Dec | 48°F | 36°F | 4.8" |
Typical recent conditions (5-year means) from the Open-Meteo archive, averaged for Delaware. Weather varies year to year, so treat these as a guide.
More on bees in Delaware:
Sightings of bees in Delaware peak in June, when 1,385 of the year's 6,809 verified observations are logged — about 20.3% of the annual total. Activity stays high through June, July and September.
The quietest stretch is December, when bees are hardest to find — no verified records exist for December. If a reliable sighting matters, plan around the peak window rather than the off-season.
The bees you are most likely to encounter in Delaware are Common Eastern Bumble Bee, Western Honey Bee and Eastern Carpenter Bee — 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 bees in Delaware
- Captain John Smith Chesapeake National Historic Trail — National Historic Trail
- Chesapeake Bay
- First State National Historical Park — National Historical Park
- Washington-Rochambeau Revolutionary Route National Historic Trail — National Historic Trail
Frequently asked questions
What is the best month to see bees in Delaware?+
June is the single best month, and the broader peak window runs through June, July and September, based on 6,809 verified iNaturalist observations.
When are bees hardest to see in Delaware?+
December is the quietest month for bees in Delaware, with no verified records on iNaturalist.
Are bees active year-round in Delaware?+
Bees are recorded in 11 of 12 months in Delaware, so they can be seen year-round, with a clear peak in June.
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