Monarch Butterflies in Vermont in August
Yes, August is one of the best months to see monarch butterflies in Vermont. It is the 1st busiest month of the year, with 2,679 of the 7,188 sightings logged across the year (37.3%), 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.
Peak month for monarch butterflies in Vermont
37.3%
of yearly sightings
2,679
records in August
#1
busiest month of 12
7,188
verified records a year
July 24.9%, August 37.3%, September 29.6%. Busiest month is August at 37.3%.
7,188 verified observations of monarch butterflies in Vermont, recorded across 9 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When monarch butterflies are recorded in Vermont
Peak month
August
2,679 records (37.3% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 0 | 0% |
| February | 0 | 0% |
| March | 1 | 0% |
| April | 3 | 0% |
| May | 14 | 0.2% |
| June | 157 | 2.2% |
| Julypeak | 1,791 | 24.9% |
| Augustpeak | 2,679 | 37.3% |
| Septemberpeak | 2,125 | 29.6% |
| October | 400 | 5.6% |
| November | 18 | 0.3% |
| December | 0 | 0% |
Monarch Butterflies you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Monarch | 7,188 |
In Vermont, August carries 37.3% of the year's monarch butterflies sightings, about 29 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 1st busiest of the twelve months, out of 9 months with recorded activity.
Activity is rising from July (24.9%) into August, and it heads toward September (29.6%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so August is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.
The monarch butterflies most often recorded in Vermont are Monarch. Those counts are annual totals rather than a August split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in August itself.
Which monarch butterflies you are most likely to see
- Monarch7,188 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see monarch butterflies in Vermont in August?+
Yes. August accounts for 2,679 of the 7,188 verified monarch butterflies sightings logged in Vermont across the year, which is 37.3% of the annual total.
Is August a good time to see monarch butterflies in Vermont?+
August is one of the best months. It ranks 1st of the year and sits inside the peak window of August, September and July.
What month is best for monarch butterflies in Vermont?+
August is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through August, September and July, based on 7,188 verified observations.
Which monarch butterflies are you most likely to see in Vermont?+
The most-recorded species in Vermont are Monarch, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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