Coyotes in Georgia in January
Yes, January is a good month to see coyotes in Georgia. It is the 7th busiest month of the year, with 52 of the 609 sightings logged across the year (8.5%), 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 2, 2026.
Good month for coyotes in Georgia
8.5%
of yearly sightings
52
records in January
#7
busiest month of 12
609
verified records a year
December 9.2%, January 8.5%, February 12%. Busiest month is February at 12%.
609 verified observations of coyotes in Georgia, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When coyotes are recorded in Georgia
Peak month
February
73 records (12% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 52 | 8.5% |
| Februarypeak | 73 | 12% |
| March | 54 | 8.9% |
| Aprilpeak | 72 | 11.8% |
| May | 47 | 7.7% |
| June | 39 | 6.4% |
| July | 33 | 5.4% |
| August | 37 | 6.1% |
| September | 32 | 5.3% |
| Octoberpeak | 61 | 10% |
| November | 53 | 8.7% |
| December | 56 | 9.2% |
Coyotes you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Coyote | 609 |
In Georgia, January carries 8.5% of the year's coyotes sightings, about 0.2 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 7th busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity holds steady between December and January, and it heads toward February (12%) after. The busiest month is February (12%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
The coyotes most often recorded in Georgia are Coyote. Those counts are annual totals rather than a January split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in January itself.
Which coyotes you are most likely to see
- Coyote609 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see coyotes in Georgia in January?+
Yes. January accounts for 52 of the 609 verified coyotes sightings logged in Georgia across the year, which is 8.5% of the annual total.
Is January a good time to see coyotes in Georgia?+
January is the 7th busiest month. It is workable, though February and April is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.
What month is best for coyotes in Georgia?+
February is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through February, April and October, based on 609 verified observations.
Which coyotes are you most likely to see in Georgia?+
The most-recorded species in Georgia are Coyote, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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