Green Sea Turtles in Hawaii in May
Yes, May is one of the best months to see green sea turtles in Hawaii. It is the 3rd busiest month of the year, with 1,047 of the 10,897 sightings logged across the year (9.6%), 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.
Peak month for green sea turtles in Hawaii
9.6%
of yearly sightings
1,047
records in May
#3
busiest month of 12
10,897
verified records a year
April 8.7%, May 9.6%, June 9.7%. Busiest month is March at 10.5%.
10,897 verified observations of green sea turtles in Hawaii, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When green sea turtles are recorded in Hawaii
Peak month
March
1,146 records (10.5% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 995 | 9.1% |
| February | 877 | 8% |
| Marchpeak | 1,146 | 10.5% |
| April | 951 | 8.7% |
| Maypeak | 1,047 | 9.6% |
| Junepeak | 1,058 | 9.7% |
| July | 887 | 8.1% |
| August | 841 | 7.7% |
| September | 691 | 6.3% |
| October | 607 | 5.6% |
| November | 767 | 7% |
| December | 1,030 | 9.5% |
Green Sea Turtles you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Green Sea Turtle | 10,897 |
In Hawaii, May carries 9.6% of the year's green sea turtles sightings, about 1.3 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 holds steady between April and May, and it heads toward June (9.7%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so May is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.
The green sea turtles most often recorded in Hawaii are Green 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 green sea turtles you are most likely to see
- Green Sea Turtle10,897 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see green sea turtles in Hawaii in May?+
Yes. May accounts for 1,047 of the 10,897 verified green sea turtles sightings logged in Hawaii across the year, which is 9.6% of the annual total.
Is May a good time to see green sea turtles in Hawaii?+
May is one of the best months. It ranks 3rd of the year and sits inside the peak window of March, June and May.
What month is best for green sea turtles in Hawaii?+
March is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through March, June and May, based on 10,897 verified observations.
Which green sea turtles are you most likely to see in Hawaii?+
The most-recorded species in Hawaii are Green Sea Turtle, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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