Coyotes in Arizona in May
Yes, May is a good month to see coyotes in Arizona. It is the 6th busiest month of the year, with 462 of the 5,217 sightings logged across the year (8.9%), 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.
Good month for coyotes in Arizona
8.9%
of yearly sightings
462
records in May
#6
busiest month of 12
5,217
verified records a year
April 9.1%, May 8.9%, June 6%. Busiest month is January at 11.1%.
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)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Januarypeak | 578 | 11.1% |
| February | 487 | 9.3% |
| Marchpeak | 540 | 10.4% |
| April | 476 | 9.1% |
| May | 462 | 8.9% |
| June | 312 | 6% |
| July | 324 | 6.2% |
| August | 339 | 6.5% |
| September | 362 | 6.9% |
| October | 388 | 7.4% |
| November | 451 | 8.6% |
| Decemberpeak | 498 | 9.5% |
Coyotes you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Coyote | 5,217 |
In Arizona, May carries 8.9% of the year's coyotes sightings, about 0.6 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 6th busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity holds steady between April and May, and it heads toward June (6%) after. The busiest month is January (11.1%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
The coyotes most often recorded in Arizona are Coyote. 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 coyotes you are most likely to see
- Coyote5,217 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see coyotes in Arizona in May?+
Yes. May accounts for 462 of the 5,217 verified coyotes sightings logged in Arizona across the year, which is 8.9% of the annual total.
Is May a good time to see coyotes in Arizona?+
May is the 6th busiest month. It is workable, though January and March is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.
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.
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