Coyotes in Minnesota in January
Yes, January is one of the best months to see coyotes in Minnesota. It is the 2nd busiest month of the year, with 328 of the 2,611 sightings logged across the year (12.6%), 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 2, 2026.
Peak month for coyotes in Minnesota
12.6%
of yearly sightings
328
records in January
#2
busiest month of 12
2,611
verified records a year
December 9.8%, January 12.6%, February 13.9%. Busiest month is February at 13.9%.
2,611 verified observations of coyotes in Minnesota, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When coyotes are recorded in Minnesota
Peak month
February
364 records (13.9% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Januarypeak | 328 | 12.6% |
| Februarypeak | 364 | 13.9% |
| March | 266 | 10.2% |
| Aprilpeak | 322 | 12.3% |
| May | 218 | 8.3% |
| June | 124 | 4.7% |
| July | 113 | 4.3% |
| August | 127 | 4.9% |
| September | 119 | 4.6% |
| October | 166 | 6.4% |
| November | 208 | 8% |
| December | 256 | 9.8% |
Coyotes you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Coyote | 2,611 |
In Minnesota, January carries 12.6% of the year's coyotes sightings, about 4.3 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 2nd busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity is rising from December (9.8%) into January, and it heads toward February (13.9%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so January is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.
The coyotes most often recorded in Minnesota 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
- Coyote2,611 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see coyotes in Minnesota in January?+
Yes. January accounts for 328 of the 2,611 verified coyotes sightings logged in Minnesota across the year, which is 12.6% of the annual total.
Is January a good time to see coyotes in Minnesota?+
January is one of the best months. It ranks 2nd of the year and sits inside the peak window of February, January and April.
What month is best for coyotes in Minnesota?+
February is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through February, January and April, based on 2,611 verified observations.
Which coyotes are you most likely to see in Minnesota?+
The most-recorded species in Minnesota are Coyote, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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