Monarch Butterflies in Utah in June
Yes, June is a good month to see monarch butterflies in Utah. It is the 4th busiest month of the year, with 188 of the 1,370 sightings logged across the year (13.7%), 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 Utah
13.7%
of yearly sightings
188
records in June
#4
busiest month of 12
1,370
verified records a year
May 2.2%, June 13.7%, July 24.1%. Busiest month is August at 29.5%.
1,370 verified observations of monarch butterflies in Utah, recorded across 9 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When monarch butterflies are recorded in Utah
Peak month
August
404 records (29.5% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 0 | 0% |
| February | 0 | 0% |
| March | 0 | 0% |
| April | 5 | 0.4% |
| May | 30 | 2.2% |
| June | 188 | 13.7% |
| Julypeak | 330 | 24.1% |
| Augustpeak | 404 | 29.5% |
| Septemberpeak | 292 | 21.3% |
| October | 108 | 7.9% |
| November | 12 | 0.9% |
| December | 1 | 0.1% |
Monarch Butterflies you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Monarch | 1,370 |
In Utah, June carries 13.7% of the year's monarch butterflies sightings, about 5.4 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 4th busiest of the twelve months, out of 9 months with recorded activity.
Activity is rising from May (2.2%) into June, and it heads toward July (24.1%) after. The busiest month is August (29.5%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
The monarch butterflies most often recorded in Utah 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
- Monarch1,370 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see monarch butterflies in Utah in June?+
Yes. June accounts for 188 of the 1,370 verified monarch butterflies sightings logged in Utah across the year, which is 13.7% of the annual total.
Is June a good time to see monarch butterflies in Utah?+
June is the 4th busiest month. It is workable, though August and July is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.
What month is best for monarch butterflies in Utah?+
August is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through August, July and September, based on 1,370 verified observations.
Which monarch butterflies are you most likely to see in Utah?+
The most-recorded species in Utah are Monarch, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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