Monarch Butterflies in North Dakota in June
Yes, June is one of the best months to see monarch butterflies in North Dakota. It is the 2nd busiest month of the year, with 118 of the 474 sightings logged across the year (24.9%), 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 North Dakota
24.9%
of yearly sightings
118
records in June
#2
busiest month of 12
474
verified records a year
May 1.7%, June 24.9%, July 22.8%. Busiest month is August at 32.9%.
474 verified observations of monarch butterflies in North Dakota, recorded across 7 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When monarch butterflies are recorded in North Dakota
Peak month
August
156 records (32.9% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 0 | 0% |
| February | 0 | 0% |
| March | 0 | 0% |
| April | 0 | 0% |
| May | 8 | 1.7% |
| Junepeak | 118 | 24.9% |
| Julypeak | 108 | 22.8% |
| Augustpeak | 156 | 32.9% |
| September | 69 | 14.6% |
| October | 14 | 3% |
| November | 1 | 0.2% |
| December | 0 | 0% |
Monarch Butterflies you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Monarch | 474 |
In North Dakota, June carries 24.9% of the year's monarch butterflies sightings, about 16.6 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 2nd busiest of the twelve months, out of 7 months with recorded activity.
Activity is rising from May (1.7%) into June, and it heads toward July (22.8%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so June is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.
The monarch butterflies most often recorded in North Dakota 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
- Monarch474 records
Plan your monarch butterfly trip in North Dakota
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see monarch butterflies in North Dakota in June?+
Yes. June accounts for 118 of the 474 verified monarch butterflies sightings logged in North Dakota across the year, which is 24.9% of the annual total.
Is June a good time to see monarch butterflies in North Dakota?+
June is one of the best months. It ranks 2nd of the year and sits inside the peak window of August, June and July.
What month is best for monarch butterflies in North Dakota?+
August is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through August, June and July, based on 474 verified observations.
Which monarch butterflies are you most likely to see in North Dakota?+
The most-recorded species in North Dakota are Monarch, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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