Loggerhead Sea Turtles in Florida in May
Yes, May is a good month to see loggerhead sea turtles in Florida. It is the 4th busiest month of the year, with 105 of the 1,133 sightings logged across the year (9.3%), 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 July 10, 2026.
Good month for loggerhead sea turtles in Florida
9.3%
of yearly sightings
105
records in May
#4
busiest month of 12
1,133
verified records a year
April 6.1%, May 9.3%, June 19.9%. Busiest month is July at 25.7%.
1,133 verified observations of loggerhead sea turtles in Florida, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When loggerhead sea turtles are recorded in Florida
Peak month
July
291 records (25.7% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 25 | 2.2% |
| February | 15 | 1.3% |
| March | 37 | 3.3% |
| April | 69 | 6.1% |
| May | 105 | 9.3% |
| Junepeak | 225 | 19.9% |
| Julypeak | 291 | 25.7% |
| Augustpeak | 216 | 19.1% |
| September | 69 | 6.1% |
| October | 31 | 2.7% |
| November | 25 | 2.2% |
| December | 25 | 2.2% |
Loggerhead Sea Turtles you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Loggerhead Sea Turtle | 1,133 |
In Florida, May carries 9.3% of the year's loggerhead sea turtles sightings, about 1 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 4th busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity is rising from April (6.1%) into May, and it heads toward June (19.9%) after. The busiest month is July (25.7%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
The loggerhead sea turtles most often recorded in Florida are Loggerhead Sea Turtle. 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 loggerhead sea turtles you are most likely to see
- Loggerhead Sea Turtle1,133 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see loggerhead sea turtles in Florida in May?+
Yes. May accounts for 105 of the 1,133 verified loggerhead sea turtles sightings logged in Florida across the year, which is 9.3% of the annual total.
Is May a good time to see loggerhead sea turtles in Florida?+
May is the 4th busiest month. It is workable, though July and June is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.
What month is best for loggerhead sea turtles in Florida?+
July is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through July, June and August, based on 1,133 verified observations.
Which loggerhead sea turtles are you most likely to see in Florida?+
The most-recorded species in Florida are Loggerhead Sea Turtle, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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