Based on 2,219 research-grade iNaturalist observations in South Carolina, Monarch is most often recorded in October; in South Carolina it behaves like a seasonal. It ranks #4 among butterflies recorded in the state in our data.
Danaus plexippus
Monarch in South Carolina by month
Bars show research-grade observations per month. They mix true seasonality with how often people are outdoors, so treat small numbers with caution.
Also seen in South Carolina in October
Gulf Fritillary
Long-tailed Skipper
Cloudless Sulphur
Common Buckeye
Ocola Skipper
Fiery Skipper
Clouded Skipper
Variegated Fritillary
Places to look in South Carolina
Botanical GardenSouth Carolina Botanical Garden
State ParkTable Rock State Park
State ParkHuntington Beach State Park
State ParkParis Mountain State Park
State ParkDevils Fork State Park
Botanical GardenRiverbanks Zoo
FAQ
When does Monarch appear in South Carolina?
Mainly August–October, with the most records in October.
How common is Monarch in South Carolina?
It ranks #4 by number of iNaturalist observations among butterflies in South Carolina (2,219 records in our sample).