Tree Frogs in Minnesota in May
Yes, May is one of the best months to see tree frogs in Minnesota. It is the 2nd busiest month of the year, with 1,626 of the 8,542 sightings logged across the year (19%), 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 tree frogs in Minnesota
19%
of yearly sightings
1,626
records in May
#2
busiest month of 12
8,542
verified records a year
April 11%, May 19%, June 14.5%. Busiest month is August at 20.6%.
8,542 verified observations of tree frogs in Minnesota, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When tree frogs are recorded in Minnesota
Peak month
August
1,763 records (20.6% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 5 | 0.1% |
| February | 5 | 0.1% |
| March | 83 | 1% |
| April | 937 | 11% |
| Maypeak | 1,626 | 19% |
| June | 1,235 | 14.5% |
| Julypeak | 1,554 | 18.2% |
| Augustpeak | 1,763 | 20.6% |
| September | 1,050 | 12.3% |
| October | 254 | 3% |
| November | 27 | 0.3% |
| December | 3 | 0% |
Tree Frogs you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Boreal Chorus Frog | 1,560 |
| Gray Treefrog | 1,332 |
| Spring Peeper | 1,100 |
| Cope's Gray Tree Frog | 272 |
| Blanchard's Cricket Frog | 25 |
| Cuban Tree Frog | 1 |
| Green Treefrog | 1 |
In Minnesota, May carries 19% of the year's tree frogs sightings, about 10.7 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 April (11%) into May, and it heads toward June (14.5%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so May is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.
The tree frogs most often recorded in Minnesota are Boreal Chorus Frog, Gray Treefrog and Spring Peeper. 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 tree frogs you are most likely to see
- Boreal Chorus Frog1,560 records
- Gray Treefrog1,332 records
- Spring Peeper1,100 records
- Cope's Gray Tree Frog272 records
- Blanchard's Cricket Frog25 records
- Cuban Tree Frog1 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see tree frogs in Minnesota in May?+
Yes. May accounts for 1,626 of the 8,542 verified tree frogs sightings logged in Minnesota across the year, which is 19% of the annual total.
Is May a good time to see tree frogs in Minnesota?+
May is one of the best months. It ranks 2nd of the year and sits inside the peak window of August, May and July.
What month is best for tree frogs in Minnesota?+
August is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through August, May and July, based on 8,542 verified observations.
Which tree frogs are you most likely to see in Minnesota?+
The most-recorded species in Minnesota are Boreal Chorus Frog, Gray Treefrog and Spring Peeper, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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