Coyotes in Arizona in March

Yes, March is one of the best months to see coyotes in Arizona. It is the 2nd busiest month of the year, with 540 of the 5,217 sightings logged across the year (10.4%), based on verified iNaturalist records.

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By Tim, founder of Easy Street Markets. I maintain the wildlife database and verify every animal and source myself. Updated June 28, 2026.

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Photos by iNaturalist observers, used under Creative Commons.

Peak month for coyotes in Arizona

10.4%

of yearly sightings

540

records in March

#2

busiest month of 12

5,217

verified records a year

February 9.3%, March 10.4%, April 9.1%. Busiest month is January at 11.1%.

Best months: January, March, December

5,217 verified observations of coyotes in Arizona, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.

When coyotes are recorded in Arizona

Peak month

January

578 records (11.1% of the year)

Quietest month

June

312 records

MonthObservationsShare
Januarypeak57811.1%
February4879.3%
Marchpeak54010.4%
April4769.1%
May4628.9%
June3126%
July3246.2%
August3396.5%
September3626.9%
October3887.4%
November4518.6%
Decemberpeak4989.5%

Coyotes you are most likely to see

SpeciesVerified observations
Coyote5,217

In Arizona, March carries 10.4% of the year's coyotes sightings, about 2.1 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 February (9.3%) into March, and it heads toward April (9.1%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so March is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.

The coyotes most often recorded in Arizona are Coyote. Those counts are annual totals rather than a March split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in March itself.

Which coyotes you are most likely to see

  • Coyote5,217 records
Plan your tripChiricahua National Monument

Plan your coyote trip in Arizona

Start with live tours near Chiricahua National Monument, then compare a nearby stay and a broader wildlife backup before you lock in the trip.

Gear to see them

Frequently asked questions

Can you see coyotes in Arizona in March?+

Yes. March accounts for 540 of the 5,217 verified coyotes sightings logged in Arizona across the year, which is 10.4% of the annual total.

Is March a good time to see coyotes in Arizona?+

March is one of the best months. It ranks 2nd of the year and sits inside the peak window of January, March and December.

What month is best for coyotes in Arizona?+

January is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through January, March and December, based on 5,217 verified observations.

Which coyotes are you most likely to see in Arizona?+

The most-recorded species in Arizona are Coyote, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.