Best Time to See Bees in Utah
June, July and August is the best time to see bees in Utah. Based on 28,777 verified iNaturalist observations, here is exactly when bees are most active across the year in Utah.
By Tim, founder of Easy Street Markets. I maintain the wildlife database and verify every animal and source myself. Updated June 28, 2026.
28,777 verified observations of bees in Utah, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When bees are recorded in Utah
Peak month
June
6,933 records (24.1% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 10 | 0% |
| February | 36 | 0.1% |
| March | 541 | 1.9% |
| April | 2,427 | 8.4% |
| May | 4,863 | 16.9% |
| Junepeak | 6,933 | 24.1% |
| Julypeak | 5,407 | 18.8% |
| Augustpeak | 5,125 | 17.8% |
| September | 2,555 | 8.9% |
| October | 742 | 2.6% |
| November | 99 | 0.3% |
| December | 39 | 0.1% |
Bees you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Western Honey Bee | 3,513 |
| Hunt's Bumble Bee | 2,287 |
| Brown-belted Bumble Bee | 1,814 |
| Golden Northern Bumble Bee | 928 |
| Horse-fly Carpenter Bee | 768 |
| Ligated Furrow Bee | 584 |
| Great Basin Bumble Bee | 569 |
| Nevada Bumble Bee | 567 |
Sightings of bees in Utah peak in June, when 6,933 of the year's 28,777 verified observations are logged — about 24.1% of the annual total. Activity stays high through June, July and August.
The quietest stretch is January, when bees are hardest to find — January sees just 10 records. If a reliable sighting matters, plan around the peak window rather than the off-season.
The bees you are most likely to encounter in Utah are Western Honey Bee, Hunt's Bumble Bee and Brown-belted Bumble Bee — 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 bees in Utah
- Bryce Canyon National Park — National Park
- Capitol Reef National Park — National Park
- Cedar Breaks National Monument — National Monument
- Dinosaur National Monument — National Monument
- Zion National Park — National Park
- Arches National Park — National Park
Plan your bee trip in Utah
Start with live tours near Bryce Canyon National Park, then compare a nearby stay and a broader wildlife backup before you lock in the trip.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best month to see bees in Utah?+
June is the single best month, and the broader peak window runs through June, July and August, based on 28,777 verified iNaturalist observations.
When are bees hardest to see in Utah?+
January is the quietest month for bees in Utah, with only 10 verified records.
Are bees active year-round in Utah?+
Bees are recorded in 12 of 12 months in Utah, so they can be seen year-round, with a clear peak in June.
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