Coyotes in Colorado in May
Yes, May is one of the best months to see coyotes in Colorado. It is the 1st busiest month of the year, with 343 of the 3,096 sightings logged across the year (11.1%), 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 28, 2026.
Peak month for coyotes in Colorado
11.1%
of yearly sightings
343
records in May
#1
busiest month of 12
3,096
verified records a year
April 9.2%, May 11.1%, June 10.2%. Busiest month is May at 11.1%.
3,096 verified observations of coyotes in Colorado, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When coyotes are recorded in Colorado
Peak month
May
343 records (11.1% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Januarypeak | 297 | 9.6% |
| February | 244 | 7.9% |
| March | 244 | 7.9% |
| April | 284 | 9.2% |
| Maypeak | 343 | 11.1% |
| Junepeak | 317 | 10.2% |
| July | 229 | 7.4% |
| August | 226 | 7.3% |
| September | 237 | 7.7% |
| October | 195 | 6.3% |
| November | 214 | 6.9% |
| December | 266 | 8.6% |
Coyotes you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Coyote | 3,096 |
In Colorado, May carries 11.1% of the year's coyotes sightings, about 2.8 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 (9.2%) into May, and it heads toward June (10.2%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so May is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.
The coyotes most often recorded in Colorado 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
- Coyote3,096 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see coyotes in Colorado in May?+
Yes. May accounts for 343 of the 3,096 verified coyotes sightings logged in Colorado across the year, which is 11.1% of the annual total.
Is May a good time to see coyotes in Colorado?+
May is one of the best months. It ranks 1st of the year and sits inside the peak window of May, June and January.
What month is best for coyotes in Colorado?+
May is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through May, June and January, based on 3,096 verified observations.
Which coyotes are you most likely to see in Colorado?+
The most-recorded species in Colorado are Coyote, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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