Best Time to See Ticks in Vermont
May, June and April is the best time to see ticks in Vermont. Based on 1,405 verified iNaturalist observations, here is exactly when ticks 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 July 21, 2026.
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1,405 verified observations of ticks in Vermont, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When ticks are recorded in Vermont
Peak month
May
452 records (32.2% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 1 | 0.1% |
| February | 3 | 0.2% |
| March | 42 | 3% |
| Aprilpeak | 226 | 16.1% |
| Maypeak | 452 | 32.2% |
| Junepeak | 349 | 24.8% |
| July | 113 | 8% |
| August | 19 | 1.4% |
| September | 14 | 1% |
| October | 124 | 8.8% |
| November | 54 | 3.8% |
| December | 8 | 0.6% |
Ticks you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Eastern Black-legged Tick | 693 |
| American Dog Tick | 636 |
| Lone Star Tick | 3 |
| Winter tick | 1 |
| Mouse Tick | 1 |
| Groundhog Tick | 1 |
Weather to expect, source Open-Meteo
Typical weather in Vermont
Recent typical conditions by month, so you can plan a trip around both when ticks are active and what the weather is doing. The best months to look for ticks sit around 32 to 72 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" |
| Aprbest time | 50°F | 32°F | 4.3" |
| Maybest time | 63°F | 43°F | 3.3" |
| Junbest time | 72°F | 53°F | 4" |
| Jul | 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.
Sightings of ticks in Vermont peak in May, when 452 of the year's 1,405 verified observations are logged — about 32.2% of the annual total. Activity stays high through May, June and April.
The quietest stretch is January, when ticks are hardest to find — January sees just 1 records. If a reliable sighting matters, plan around the peak window rather than the off-season.
The ticks you are most likely to encounter in Vermont are Eastern Black-legged Tick, American Dog Tick and Lone Star Tick — 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.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best month to see ticks in Vermont?+
May is the single best month, and the broader peak window runs through May, June and April, based on 1,405 verified iNaturalist observations.
When are ticks hardest to see in Vermont?+
January is the quietest month for ticks in Vermont, with only 1 verified records.
Are ticks active year-round in Vermont?+
Ticks are recorded in 12 of 12 months in Vermont, so they can be seen year-round, with a clear peak in May.
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