Coyotes in New Hampshire in May
Yes, May is a good month to see coyotes in New Hampshire. It is the 4th busiest month of the year, with 81 of the 906 sightings logged across the year (8.9%), 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.
Good month for coyotes in New Hampshire
8.9%
of yearly sightings
81
records in May
#4
busiest month of 12
906
verified records a year
April 11.6%, May 8.9%, June 7.5%. Busiest month is April at 11.6%.
906 verified observations of coyotes in New Hampshire, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When coyotes are recorded in New Hampshire
Peak month
April
105 records (11.6% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 80 | 8.8% |
| February | 66 | 7.3% |
| March | 67 | 7.4% |
| Aprilpeak | 105 | 11.6% |
| May | 81 | 8.9% |
| June | 68 | 7.5% |
| July | 53 | 5.8% |
| August | 61 | 6.7% |
| Septemberpeak | 88 | 9.7% |
| Octoberpeak | 98 | 10.8% |
| November | 73 | 8.1% |
| December | 66 | 7.3% |
Coyotes you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Coyote | 906 |
In New Hampshire, May carries 8.9% of the year's coyotes sightings, about 0.6 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 4th busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity is easing off from April (11.6%) into May, and it heads toward June (7.5%) after. The busiest month is April (11.6%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
The coyotes most often recorded in New Hampshire are Coyote. 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 coyotes you are most likely to see
- Coyote906 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see coyotes in New Hampshire in May?+
Yes. May accounts for 81 of the 906 verified coyotes sightings logged in New Hampshire across the year, which is 8.9% of the annual total.
Is May a good time to see coyotes in New Hampshire?+
May is the 4th busiest month. It is workable, though April and October is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.
What month is best for coyotes in New Hampshire?+
April is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through April, October and September, based on 906 verified observations.
Which coyotes are you most likely to see in New Hampshire?+
The most-recorded species in New Hampshire are Coyote, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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