Bees in Massachusetts in August
Yes, August is one of the best months to see bees in Massachusetts. It is the 2nd busiest month of the year, with 17,690 of the 94,542 sightings logged across the year (18.7%), 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 bees in Massachusetts
18.7%
of yearly sightings
17,690
records in August
#2
busiest month of 12
94,542
verified records a year
July 21.3%, August 18.7%, September 16.4%. Busiest month is July at 21.3%.
94,542 verified observations of bees in Massachusetts, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When bees are recorded in Massachusetts
Peak month
July
20,102 records (21.3% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 15 | 0% |
| February | 30 | 0% |
| March | 786 | 0.8% |
| April | 6,978 | 7.4% |
| May | 11,199 | 11.8% |
| June | 14,657 | 15.5% |
| Julypeak | 20,102 | 21.3% |
| Augustpeak | 17,690 | 18.7% |
| Septemberpeak | 15,528 | 16.4% |
| October | 6,968 | 7.4% |
| November | 570 | 0.6% |
| December | 19 | 0% |
Bees you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Common Eastern Bumble Bee | 21,164 |
| Western Honey Bee | 12,141 |
| Brown-belted Bumble Bee | 5,436 |
| Eastern Carpenter Bee | 4,288 |
| Two-spotted Bumble Bee | 2,987 |
| Bicolored Striped Sweat Bee | 2,502 |
| Ligated Furrow Bee | 2,340 |
| Pure Green Sweat bee | 960 |
In Massachusetts, August carries 18.7% of the year's bees sightings, about 10.4 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 July (21.3%) into August, and it heads toward September (16.4%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so August is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.
The bees most often recorded in Massachusetts are Common Eastern Bumble Bee, Western Honey Bee and Brown-belted Bumble Bee. Those counts are annual totals rather than a August split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in August itself.
Which bees you are most likely to see
- Common Eastern Bumble Bee21,164 records
- Western Honey Bee12,141 records
- Brown-belted Bumble Bee5,436 records
- Eastern Carpenter Bee4,288 records
- Two-spotted Bumble Bee2,987 records
- Bicolored Striped Sweat Bee2,502 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see bees in Massachusetts in August?+
Yes. August accounts for 17,690 of the 94,542 verified bees sightings logged in Massachusetts across the year, which is 18.7% of the annual total.
Is August a good time to see bees in Massachusetts?+
August is one of the best months. It ranks 2nd of the year and sits inside the peak window of July, August and September.
What month is best for bees in Massachusetts?+
July is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through July, August and September, based on 94,542 verified observations.
Which bees are you most likely to see in Massachusetts?+
The most-recorded species in Massachusetts are Common Eastern Bumble Bee, Western Honey Bee and Brown-belted Bumble Bee, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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