Best Time to See Bold Jumping Spiders in Vermont

June, May and September is the best time to see bold jumping spiders in Vermont. Based on 732 verified iNaturalist observations, here is exactly when bold jumping spiders are most active across the year in Vermont.

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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 photographed in Vermont

Bold Jumping Spider · Bernie Paquette CC BY

Bold Jumping Spider photographed in Vermont

Bold Jumping Spider · Ezra Gans-Crocker CC BY

Bold Jumping Spider photographed in Vermont

Bold Jumping Spider · Bernie Paquette CC BY

Photos by iNaturalist observers, reused under the licence each observer chose.
Best months: June, May, September

732 verified observations of bold jumping spiders in Vermont, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.

When bold jumping spiders are recorded in Vermont

Peak month

June

186 records (25.4% of the year)

Quietest month

February

4 records

MonthObservationsShare
January101.4%
February40.5%
March182.5%
April598.1%
Maypeak15020.5%
Junepeak18625.4%
July587.9%
August628.5%
Septemberpeak9513%
October699.4%
November71%
December141.9%

Bold Jumping Spiders you are most likely to see

SpeciesVerified observations
Bold Jumping Spider732

Weather to expect, source Open-Meteo

Typical weather in Vermont

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 72 degrees Fahrenheit, so pack for that.

MonthAvg highAvg lowRain
Jan27°F10°F3.3"
Feb29°F10°F3"
Mar39°F20°F2.8"
Apr50°F32°F4.3"
Maybest time63°F43°F3.3"
Junbest time72°F53°F4"
Jul77°F60°F6.2"
Aug75°F58°F4.1"
Sepbest time68°F51°F3.4"
Oct57°F41°F5.1"
Nov42°F26°F3.3"
Dec34°F20°F4.5"

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.

Sightings of bold jumping spiders in Vermont peak in June, when 186 of the year's 732 verified observations are logged — about 25.4% of the annual total. Activity stays high through June, May and September.

The quietest stretch is February, when bold jumping spiders are hardest to find — February sees just 4 records. 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 Vermont 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 Vermont

  • Appalachian National Scenic TrailNational Scenic Trail
  • Marsh - Billings - Rockefeller National Historical ParkNational Historical Park
  • North Country National Scenic TrailNational Scenic Trail

Frequently asked questions

What is the best month to see bold jumping spiders in Vermont?+

June is the single best month, and the broader peak window runs through June, May and September, based on 732 verified iNaturalist observations.

When are bold jumping spiders hardest to see in Vermont?+

February is the quietest month for bold jumping spiders in Vermont, with only 4 verified records.

Are bold jumping spiders active year-round in Vermont?+

Bold jumping spiders are recorded in 12 of 12 months in Vermont, so they can be seen year-round, with a clear peak in June.