Best Time to See Bold Jumping Spiders in North Dakota
September, May and June is the best time to see bold jumping spiders in North Dakota. Based on 73 verified iNaturalist observations, here is exactly when bold jumping spiders are most active across the year in North Dakota.
By Tim, founder of Easy Street Markets. I maintain the wildlife database and verify every animal and source myself. Updated July 20, 2026.
Bold Jumping Spider · Public domain CC0
Bold Jumping Spider · Public domain CC0
Bold Jumping Spider · Public domain CC0
73 verified observations of bold jumping spiders in North Dakota, recorded across 8 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When bold jumping spiders are recorded in North Dakota
Peak month
September
20 records (27.4% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 0 | 0% |
| February | 0 | 0% |
| March | 1 | 1.4% |
| April | 1 | 1.4% |
| Maypeak | 15 | 20.5% |
| Junepeak | 15 | 20.5% |
| July | 5 | 6.8% |
| August | 10 | 13.7% |
| Septemberpeak | 20 | 27.4% |
| October | 6 | 8.2% |
| November | 0 | 0% |
| December | 0 | 0% |
Bold Jumping Spiders you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Bold Jumping Spider | 73 |
Weather to expect, source Open-Meteo
Typical weather in North Dakota
Recent typical conditions by month, so you can plan a trip around both when bold jumping spiders are active and what the weather is doing. The best months to look for bold jumping spiders sit around 43 to 77 degrees Fahrenheit, so pack for that.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 21°F | 6°F | 0.7" |
| Feb | 18°F | 1°F | 0.7" |
| Mar | 34°F | 17°F | 0.7" |
| Apr | 46°F | 28°F | 2.1" |
| Maybest time | 64°F | 43°F | 2.3" |
| Junbest time | 77°F | 57°F | 2.8" |
| Jul | 80°F | 61°F | 2" |
| Aug | 79°F | 60°F | 2" |
| Sepbest time | 71°F | 52°F | 2.3" |
| Oct | 51°F | 36°F | 2.4" |
| Nov | 37°F | 23°F | 1" |
| Dec | 25°F | 11°F | 1.2" |
Typical recent conditions (5-year means) from the Open-Meteo archive, averaged for North Dakota. Weather varies year to year, so treat these as a guide.
Sightings of bold jumping spiders in North Dakota peak in September, when 20 of the year's 73 verified observations are logged — about 27.4% of the annual total. Activity stays high through September, May and June.
The quietest stretch is January, February and November, when bold jumping spiders are hardest to find — no verified records exist for January. If a reliable sighting matters, plan around the peak window rather than the off-season.
The bold jumping spiders you are most likely to encounter in North Dakota are Bold Jumping Spider — 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 bold jumping spiders in North Dakota
- Knife River Indian Villages National Historic Site — National Historic Site
- Lewis & Clark National Historic Trail — National Historic Trail
- North Country National Scenic Trail — National Scenic Trail
- Theodore Roosevelt National Park — National Park
- Fort Union Trading Post National Historic Site — National Historic Site
Frequently asked questions
What is the best month to see bold jumping spiders in North Dakota?+
September is the single best month, and the broader peak window runs through September, May and June, based on 73 verified iNaturalist observations.
When are bold jumping spiders hardest to see in North Dakota?+
January is the quietest month for bold jumping spiders in North Dakota, with no verified records on iNaturalist.
Are bold jumping spiders active year-round in North Dakota?+
Bold jumping spiders are recorded in 8 of 12 months in North Dakota, concentrated around September and May.
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