Tree Frogs in New Jersey in May
Yes, May is one of the best months to see tree frogs in New Jersey. It is the 1st busiest month of the year, with 837 of the 4,848 sightings logged across the year (17.3%), 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 New Jersey
17.3%
of yearly sightings
837
records in May
#1
busiest month of 12
4,848
verified records a year
April 12.1%, May 17.3%, June 12.8%. Busiest month is May at 17.3%.
4,848 verified observations of tree frogs in New Jersey, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When tree frogs are recorded in New Jersey
Peak month
May
837 records (17.3% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 5 | 0.1% |
| February | 40 | 0.8% |
| Marchpeak | 672 | 13.9% |
| April | 585 | 12.1% |
| Maypeak | 837 | 17.3% |
| Junepeak | 622 | 12.8% |
| July | 598 | 12.3% |
| August | 546 | 11.3% |
| September | 535 | 11% |
| October | 341 | 7% |
| November | 55 | 1.1% |
| December | 12 | 0.2% |
Tree Frogs you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Gray Treefrog | 2,054 |
| Spring Peeper | 1,335 |
| Northern Cricket Frog | 461 |
| Pine barrens tree frog | 176 |
| Cope's Gray Tree Frog | 159 |
| Green Treefrog | 130 |
| New Jersey Chorus Frog | 63 |
| Cuban Tree Frog | 9 |
In New Jersey, May carries 17.3% of the year's tree frogs sightings, about 9 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 1st busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity is rising from April (12.1%) into May, and it heads toward June (12.8%) 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 New Jersey are Gray Treefrog, Spring Peeper and Northern Cricket 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
- Gray Treefrog2,054 records
- Spring Peeper1,335 records
- Northern Cricket Frog461 records
- Pine barrens tree frog176 records
- Cope's Gray Tree Frog159 records
- Green Treefrog130 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see tree frogs in New Jersey in May?+
Yes. May accounts for 837 of the 4,848 verified tree frogs sightings logged in New Jersey across the year, which is 17.3% of the annual total.
Is May a good time to see tree frogs in New Jersey?+
May is one of the best months. It ranks 1st of the year and sits inside the peak window of May, March and June.
What month is best for tree frogs in New Jersey?+
May is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through May, March and June, based on 4,848 verified observations.
Which tree frogs are you most likely to see in New Jersey?+
The most-recorded species in New Jersey are Gray Treefrog, Spring Peeper and Northern Cricket Frog, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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