Monarch Butterflies in Michigan in June
Yes, June is a good month to see monarch butterflies in Michigan. It is the 4th busiest month of the year, with 1,226 of the 9,875 sightings logged across the year (12.4%), 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.
Good month for monarch butterflies in Michigan
12.4%
of yearly sightings
1,226
records in June
#4
busiest month of 12
9,875
verified records a year
May 1.8%, June 12.4%, July 32.9%. Busiest month is July at 32.9%.
9,875 verified observations of monarch butterflies in Michigan, recorded across 11 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When monarch butterflies are recorded in Michigan
Peak month
July
3,253 records (32.9% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 0 | 0% |
| February | 2 | 0% |
| March | 2 | 0% |
| April | 6 | 0.1% |
| May | 179 | 1.8% |
| June | 1,226 | 12.4% |
| Julypeak | 3,253 | 32.9% |
| Augustpeak | 3,245 | 32.9% |
| Septemberpeak | 1,736 | 17.6% |
| October | 209 | 2.1% |
| November | 12 | 0.1% |
| December | 5 | 0.1% |
Monarch Butterflies you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Monarch | 9,875 |
In Michigan, June carries 12.4% of the year's monarch butterflies sightings, about 4.1 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 4th busiest of the twelve months, out of 11 months with recorded activity.
Activity is rising from May (1.8%) into June, and it heads toward July (32.9%) after. The busiest month is July (32.9%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
The monarch butterflies most often recorded in Michigan are Monarch. 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 monarch butterflies you are most likely to see
- Monarch9,875 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see monarch butterflies in Michigan in June?+
Yes. June accounts for 1,226 of the 9,875 verified monarch butterflies sightings logged in Michigan across the year, which is 12.4% of the annual total.
Is June a good time to see monarch butterflies in Michigan?+
June is the 4th busiest month. It is workable, though July and August is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.
What month is best for monarch butterflies in Michigan?+
July is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through July, August and September, based on 9,875 verified observations.
Which monarch butterflies are you most likely to see in Michigan?+
The most-recorded species in Michigan are Monarch, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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