Condors in Arizona in May
Yes, May is one of the best months to see condors in Arizona. It is the 1st busiest month of the year, with 208 of the 1,386 sightings logged across the year (15%), 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 condors in Arizona
15%
of yearly sightings
208
records in May
#1
busiest month of 12
1,386
verified records a year
April 10%, May 15%, June 13.6%. Busiest month is May at 15%.
1,386 verified observations of condors in Arizona, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When condors are recorded in Arizona
Peak month
May
208 records (15% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 43 | 3.1% |
| February | 46 | 3.3% |
| Marchpeak | 194 | 14% |
| April | 139 | 10% |
| Maypeak | 208 | 15% |
| Junepeak | 189 | 13.6% |
| July | 110 | 7.9% |
| August | 104 | 7.5% |
| September | 111 | 8% |
| October | 93 | 6.7% |
| November | 58 | 4.2% |
| December | 91 | 6.6% |
Condors you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| California Condor | 1,386 |
In Arizona, May carries 15% of the year's condors sightings, about 6.7 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 1st busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity is rising from April (10%) into May, and it heads toward June (13.6%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so May is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.
The condors most often recorded in Arizona are California Condor. 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 condors you are most likely to see
- California Condor1,386 records
Plan your condor trip in Arizona
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see condors in Arizona in May?+
Yes. May accounts for 208 of the 1,386 verified condors sightings logged in Arizona across the year, which is 15% of the annual total.
Is May a good time to see condors in Arizona?+
May is one of the best months. It ranks 1st of the year and sits inside the peak window of May, March and June.
What month is best for condors in Arizona?+
May is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through May, March and June, based on 1,386 verified observations.
Which condors are you most likely to see in Arizona?+
The most-recorded species in Arizona are California Condor, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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