Tree Frogs in Montana in May
Yes, May is one of the best months to see tree frogs in Montana. It is the 1st busiest month of the year, with 44 of the 160 sightings logged across the year (27.5%), 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 June 28, 2026.
Peak month for tree frogs in Montana
27.5%
of yearly sightings
44
records in May
#1
busiest month of 12
160
verified records a year
April 11.3%, May 27.5%, June 18.8%. Busiest month is May at 27.5%.
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)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 0 | 0% |
| February | 0 | 0% |
| March | 2 | 1.3% |
| April | 18 | 11.3% |
| Maypeak | 44 | 27.5% |
| Junepeak | 30 | 18.8% |
| Julypeak | 26 | 16.3% |
| August | 20 | 12.5% |
| September | 15 | 9.4% |
| October | 4 | 2.5% |
| November | 1 | 0.6% |
| December | 0 | 0% |
Tree Frogs you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Boreal Chorus Frog | 106 |
| Pacific chorus frog | 52 |
In Montana, May carries 27.5% of the year's tree frogs sightings, about 19.2 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 1st busiest of the twelve months, out of 9 months with recorded activity.
Activity is rising from April (11.3%) into May, and it heads toward June (18.8%) 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 Montana are Boreal Chorus Frog and Pacific chorus frog. 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 Frog106 records
- Pacific chorus frog52 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see tree frogs in Montana in May?+
Yes. May accounts for 44 of the 160 verified tree frogs sightings logged in Montana across the year, which is 27.5% of the annual total.
Is May a good time to see tree frogs in Montana?+
May is one of the best months. It ranks 1st of the year and sits inside the peak window of May, June and July.
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.
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