Monarch Butterflies in Hawaii in February
Yes, February is one of the best months to see monarch butterflies in Hawaii. It is the 2nd busiest month of the year, with 243 of the 1,837 sightings logged across the year (13.2%), 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 monarch butterflies in Hawaii
13.2%
of yearly sightings
243
records in February
#2
busiest month of 12
1,837
verified records a year
January 20.4%, February 13.2%, March 11.7%. Busiest month is January at 20.4%.
1,837 verified observations of monarch butterflies in Hawaii, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When monarch butterflies are recorded in Hawaii
Peak month
January
375 records (20.4% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Januarypeak | 375 | 20.4% |
| Februarypeak | 243 | 13.2% |
| March | 215 | 11.7% |
| April | 160 | 8.7% |
| May | 151 | 8.2% |
| June | 106 | 5.8% |
| July | 60 | 3.3% |
| August | 63 | 3.4% |
| September | 48 | 2.6% |
| October | 61 | 3.3% |
| November | 117 | 6.4% |
| Decemberpeak | 238 | 13% |
Monarch Butterflies you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Monarch | 1,837 |
In Hawaii, February carries 13.2% of the year's monarch butterflies sightings, about 4.9 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 2nd busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity is easing off from January (20.4%) into February, and it heads toward March (11.7%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so February is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.
The monarch butterflies most often recorded in Hawaii are Monarch. Those counts are annual totals rather than a February split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in February itself.
Which monarch butterflies you are most likely to see
- Monarch1,837 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see monarch butterflies in Hawaii in February?+
Yes. February accounts for 243 of the 1,837 verified monarch butterflies sightings logged in Hawaii across the year, which is 13.2% of the annual total.
Is February a good time to see monarch butterflies in Hawaii?+
February is one of the best months. It ranks 2nd of the year and sits inside the peak window of January, February and December.
What month is best for monarch butterflies in Hawaii?+
January is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through January, February and December, based on 1,837 verified observations.
Which monarch butterflies are you most likely to see in Hawaii?+
The most-recorded species in Hawaii are Monarch, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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