Bees in New Jersey in August
Yes, August is one of the best months to see bees in New Jersey. It is the 3rd busiest month of the year, with 4,978 of the 36,755 sightings logged across the year (13.5%), 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 New Jersey
13.5%
of yearly sightings
4,978
records in August
#3
busiest month of 12
36,755
verified records a year
July 21.1%, August 13.5%, September 13.1%. Busiest month is July at 21.1%.
36,755 verified observations of bees in New Jersey, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When bees are recorded in New Jersey
Peak month
July
7,739 records (21.1% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 24 | 0.1% |
| February | 92 | 0.3% |
| March | 1,195 | 3.3% |
| April | 3,847 | 10.5% |
| May | 4,579 | 12.5% |
| Junepeak | 6,470 | 17.6% |
| Julypeak | 7,739 | 21.1% |
| Augustpeak | 4,978 | 13.5% |
| September | 4,810 | 13.1% |
| October | 2,704 | 7.4% |
| November | 288 | 0.8% |
| December | 29 | 0.1% |
Bees you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Common Eastern Bumble Bee | 6,110 |
| Western Honey Bee | 4,155 |
| Eastern Carpenter Bee | 3,356 |
| Brown-belted Bumble Bee | 2,435 |
| Two-spotted Bumble Bee | 1,299 |
| Pure Green Sweat bee | 869 |
| Unequal Cellophane Bee | 531 |
| Ligated Furrow Bee | 462 |
In New Jersey, August carries 13.5% of the year's bees sightings, about 5.2 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 3rd busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity is easing off from July (21.1%) into August, and it heads toward September (13.1%) 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 New Jersey are Common Eastern Bumble Bee, Western Honey Bee and Eastern Carpenter 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 Bee6,110 records
- Western Honey Bee4,155 records
- Eastern Carpenter Bee3,356 records
- Brown-belted Bumble Bee2,435 records
- Two-spotted Bumble Bee1,299 records
- Pure Green Sweat bee869 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see bees in New Jersey in August?+
Yes. August accounts for 4,978 of the 36,755 verified bees sightings logged in New Jersey across the year, which is 13.5% of the annual total.
Is August a good time to see bees in New Jersey?+
August is one of the best months. It ranks 3rd of the year and sits inside the peak window of July, June and August.
What month is best for bees in New Jersey?+
July is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through July, June and August, based on 36,755 verified observations.
Which bees are you most likely to see in New Jersey?+
The most-recorded species in New Jersey are Common Eastern Bumble Bee, Western Honey Bee and Eastern Carpenter Bee, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.