Coyotes in Florida in December
Yes, December is one of the best months to see coyotes in Florida. It is the 3rd busiest month of the year, with 203 of the 1,823 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 Florida
11.1%
of yearly sightings
203
records in December
#3
busiest month of 12
1,823
verified records a year
November 9.9%, December 11.1%, January 12.1%. Busiest month is May at 14.6%.
1,823 verified observations of coyotes in Florida, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When coyotes are recorded in Florida
Peak month
May
267 records (14.6% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Januarypeak | 220 | 12.1% |
| February | 140 | 7.7% |
| March | 167 | 9.2% |
| April | 153 | 8.4% |
| Maypeak | 267 | 14.6% |
| June | 115 | 6.3% |
| July | 88 | 4.8% |
| August | 85 | 4.7% |
| September | 81 | 4.4% |
| October | 124 | 6.8% |
| November | 180 | 9.9% |
| Decemberpeak | 203 | 11.1% |
Coyotes you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Coyote | 1,823 |
In Florida, December carries 11.1% of the year's coyotes sightings, about 2.8 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 3rd busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity is rising from November (9.9%) into December, and it heads toward January (12.1%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so December is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.
The coyotes most often recorded in Florida are Coyote. Those counts are annual totals rather than a December split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in December itself.
Which coyotes you are most likely to see
- Coyote1,823 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see coyotes in Florida in December?+
Yes. December accounts for 203 of the 1,823 verified coyotes sightings logged in Florida across the year, which is 11.1% of the annual total.
Is December a good time to see coyotes in Florida?+
December is one of the best months. It ranks 3rd of the year and sits inside the peak window of May, January and December.
What month is best for coyotes in Florida?+
May is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through May, January and December, based on 1,823 verified observations.
Which coyotes are you most likely to see in Florida?+
The most-recorded species in Florida are Coyote, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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