Best Time to See Bees in Vermont
July, June and May is the best time to see bees in Vermont. Based on 58,086 verified iNaturalist observations, here is exactly when bees are most active across the year in Vermont.
By Tim, founder of Easy Street Markets. I maintain the wildlife database and verify every animal and source myself. Updated June 28, 2026.
Common Eastern Bumble Bee · Public domain CC0
Oblong Woolcarder Bee · Bernie Paquette CC BY
Tricolored Bumble Bee · Public domain CC0
58,086 verified observations of bees in Vermont, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When bees are recorded in Vermont
Peak month
July
12,631 records (21.7% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 89 | 0.2% |
| February | 65 | 0.1% |
| March | 117 | 0.2% |
| April | 3,842 | 6.6% |
| Maypeak | 10,205 | 17.6% |
| Junepeak | 10,785 | 18.6% |
| Julypeak | 12,631 | 21.7% |
| August | 10,084 | 17.4% |
| September | 6,551 | 11.3% |
| October | 3,546 | 6.1% |
| November | 141 | 0.2% |
| December | 30 | 0.1% |
Bees you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Common Eastern Bumble Bee | 8,541 |
| Tricolored Bumble Bee | 4,379 |
| Western Honey Bee | 3,459 |
| Two-spotted Bumble Bee | 2,838 |
| Ligated Furrow Bee | 1,560 |
| Brown-belted Bumble Bee | 1,259 |
| Pure Green Sweat bee | 1,213 |
| Perplexing Bumble Bee | 927 |
Weather to expect, source Open-Meteo
Typical weather in Vermont
Recent typical conditions by month, so you can plan a trip around both when bees are active and what the weather is doing. The best months to look for bees sit around 43 to 77 degrees Fahrenheit, so pack for that.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 27°F | 10°F | 3.3" |
| Feb | 29°F | 10°F | 3" |
| Mar | 39°F | 20°F | 2.8" |
| Apr | 50°F | 32°F | 4.3" |
| Maybest time | 63°F | 43°F | 3.3" |
| Junbest time | 72°F | 53°F | 4" |
| Julbest time | 77°F | 60°F | 6.2" |
| Aug | 75°F | 58°F | 4.1" |
| Sep | 68°F | 51°F | 3.4" |
| Oct | 57°F | 41°F | 5.1" |
| Nov | 42°F | 26°F | 3.3" |
| Dec | 34°F | 20°F | 4.5" |
Typical recent conditions (5-year means) from the Open-Meteo archive, averaged for Vermont. Weather varies year to year, so treat these as a guide.
More on bees in Vermont:
Sightings of bees in Vermont peak in July, when 12,631 of the year's 58,086 verified observations are logged — about 21.7% of the annual total. Activity stays high through July, June and May.
The quietest stretch is December, when bees are hardest to find — December sees just 30 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 Vermont are Common Eastern Bumble Bee, Tricolored Bumble Bee and Western Honey 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 Vermont
- Appalachian National Scenic Trail — National Scenic Trail
- Marsh - Billings - Rockefeller National Historical Park — National Historical Park
- North Country National Scenic Trail — National Scenic Trail
Frequently asked questions
What is the best month to see bees in Vermont?+
July is the single best month, and the broader peak window runs through July, June and May, based on 58,086 verified iNaturalist observations.
When are bees hardest to see in Vermont?+
December is the quietest month for bees in Vermont, with only 30 verified records.
Are bees active year-round in Vermont?+
Bees are recorded in 12 of 12 months in Vermont, so they can be seen year-round, with a clear peak in July.
More places to see bees
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