Tree Frogs in Montana in August

Yes, August is a good month to see tree frogs in Montana. It is the 4th busiest month of the year, with 20 of the 160 sightings logged across the year (12.5%), based on verified iNaturalist records.

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By Tim, founder of Easy Street Markets. I maintain the wildlife database and verify every animal and source myself. Updated June 28, 2026.

Boreal Chorus Frog photographed in MontanaBoreal Chorus Frog photographed in MontanaPacific chorus frog photographed in Montana
Photos by iNaturalist observers, used under Creative Commons.

Good month for tree frogs in Montana

12.5%

of yearly sightings

20

records in August

#4

busiest month of 12

160

verified records a year

July 16.3%, August 12.5%, September 9.4%. Busiest month is May at 27.5%.

Best months: May, June, JulyPeak season right now

160 verified observations of tree frogs in Montana, recorded across 9 months of the year on iNaturalist.

When tree frogs are recorded in Montana

Peak month

May

44 records (27.5% of the year)

Quietest month

January

No verified records

MonthObservationsShare
January00%
February00%
March21.3%
April1811.3%
Maypeak4427.5%
Junepeak3018.8%
Julypeak2616.3%
August2012.5%
September159.4%
October42.5%
November10.6%
December00%

Tree Frogs you are most likely to see

SpeciesVerified observations
Boreal Chorus Frog106
Pacific chorus frog52

In Montana, August carries 12.5% of the year's tree frogs sightings, about 4.2 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 4th busiest of the twelve months, out of 9 months with recorded activity.

Activity is easing off from July (16.3%) into August, and it heads toward September (9.4%) after. The busiest month is May (27.5%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.

The tree frogs most often recorded in Montana are Boreal Chorus Frog and Pacific chorus frog. Those counts are annual totals rather than a August split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in August itself.

Which tree frogs you are most likely to see

  • Boreal Chorus Frog106 records
  • Pacific chorus frog52 records
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Frequently asked questions

Can you see tree frogs in Montana in August?+

Yes. August accounts for 20 of the 160 verified tree frogs sightings logged in Montana across the year, which is 12.5% of the annual total.

Is August a good time to see tree frogs in Montana?+

August is the 4th busiest month. It is workable, though May and June is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.

What month is best for tree frogs in Montana?+

May is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through May, June and July, based on 160 verified observations.

Which tree frogs are you most likely to see in Montana?+

The most-recorded species in Montana are Boreal Chorus Frog and Pacific chorus frog, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.