Bobcats in Arizona in May
Yes, May is one of the best months to see bobcats in Arizona. It is the 2nd busiest month of the year, with 283 of the 2,814 sightings logged across the year (10.1%), 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 30, 2026.
Peak month for bobcats in Arizona
10.1%
of yearly sightings
283
records in May
#2
busiest month of 12
2,814
verified records a year
April 7.4%, May 10.1%, June 7.5%. Busiest month is January at 11.5%.
2,814 verified observations of bobcats in Arizona, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When bobcats are recorded in Arizona
Peak month
January
324 records (11.5% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Januarypeak | 324 | 11.5% |
| February | 225 | 8% |
| March | 255 | 9.1% |
| April | 208 | 7.4% |
| Maypeak | 283 | 10.1% |
| June | 212 | 7.5% |
| July | 174 | 6.2% |
| August | 195 | 6.9% |
| September | 180 | 6.4% |
| October | 213 | 7.6% |
| November | 266 | 9.5% |
| Decemberpeak | 279 | 9.9% |
Bobcats you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Bobcat | 2,814 |
In Arizona, May carries 10.1% of the year's bobcats sightings, about 1.8 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 2nd busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity is rising from April (7.4%) into May, and it heads toward June (7.5%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so May is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.
The bobcats most often recorded in Arizona are Bobcat. Those counts are annual totals rather than a May split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in May itself.
Which bobcats you are most likely to see
- Bobcat2,814 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see bobcats in Arizona in May?+
Yes. May accounts for 283 of the 2,814 verified bobcats sightings logged in Arizona across the year, which is 10.1% of the annual total.
Is May a good time to see bobcats in Arizona?+
May is one of the best months. It ranks 2nd of the year and sits inside the peak window of January, May and December.
What month is best for bobcats in Arizona?+
January is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through January, May and December, based on 2,814 verified observations.
Which bobcats are you most likely to see in Arizona?+
The most-recorded species in Arizona are Bobcat, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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