Tree Frogs in Florida in September
Yes, September is one of the best months to see tree frogs in Florida. It is the 3rd busiest month of the year, with 6,015 of the 53,857 sightings logged across the year (11.2%), 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 tree frogs in Florida
11.2%
of yearly sightings
6,015
records in September
#3
busiest month of 12
53,857
verified records a year
August 9.2%, September 11.2%, October 11.3%. Busiest month is May at 11.7%.
53,857 verified observations of tree frogs in Florida, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When tree frogs are recorded in Florida
Peak month
May
6,297 records (11.7% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 2,013 | 3.7% |
| February | 2,595 | 4.8% |
| March | 4,803 | 8.9% |
| April | 5,123 | 9.5% |
| Maypeak | 6,297 | 11.7% |
| June | 4,860 | 9% |
| July | 4,671 | 8.7% |
| August | 4,962 | 9.2% |
| Septemberpeak | 6,015 | 11.2% |
| Octoberpeak | 6,098 | 11.3% |
| November | 3,981 | 7.4% |
| December | 2,439 | 4.5% |
Tree Frogs you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Cuban Tree Frog | 25,572 |
| Green Treefrog | 9,673 |
| Squirrel Tree Frog | 6,701 |
| Southern Cricket Frog | 4,172 |
| Pine Woods Tree Frog | 3,378 |
| Barking Tree Frog | 1,220 |
| Little Grass Frog | 410 |
| Cope's Gray Tree Frog | 365 |
In Florida, September carries 11.2% of the year's tree frogs sightings, about 2.9 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 August (9.2%) into September, and it heads toward October (11.3%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so September is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.
The tree frogs most often recorded in Florida are Cuban Tree Frog, Green Treefrog and Squirrel Tree Frog. Those counts are annual totals rather than a September split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in September itself.
Which tree frogs you are most likely to see
- Cuban Tree Frog25,572 records
- Green Treefrog9,673 records
- Squirrel Tree Frog6,701 records
- Southern Cricket Frog4,172 records
- Pine Woods Tree Frog3,378 records
- Barking Tree Frog1,220 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see tree frogs in Florida in September?+
Yes. September accounts for 6,015 of the 53,857 verified tree frogs sightings logged in Florida across the year, which is 11.2% of the annual total.
Is September a good time to see tree frogs in Florida?+
September is one of the best months. It ranks 3rd of the year and sits inside the peak window of May, October and September.
What month is best for tree frogs in Florida?+
May is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through May, October and September, based on 53,857 verified observations.
Which tree frogs are you most likely to see in Florida?+
The most-recorded species in Florida are Cuban Tree Frog, Green Treefrog and Squirrel Tree Frog, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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