Tree Frogs in New Jersey in September

Yes, September is a good month to see tree frogs in New Jersey. It is the 7th busiest month of the year, with 535 of the 4,848 sightings logged across the year (11%), 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.

Pine barrens tree frog photographed in New JerseyPine barrens tree frog photographed in New JerseyPine barrens tree frog photographed in New Jersey
Photos by iNaturalist observers, used under Creative Commons.

Good month for tree frogs in New Jersey

11%

of yearly sightings

535

records in September

#7

busiest month of 12

4,848

verified records a year

August 11.3%, September 11%, October 7%. Busiest month is May at 17.3%.

Best months: May, March, June

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)

Quietest month

January

5 records

MonthObservationsShare
January50.1%
February400.8%
Marchpeak67213.9%
April58512.1%
Maypeak83717.3%
Junepeak62212.8%
July59812.3%
August54611.3%
September53511%
October3417%
November551.1%
December120.2%

Tree Frogs you are most likely to see

SpeciesVerified observations
Gray Treefrog2,054
Spring Peeper1,335
Northern Cricket Frog461
Pine barrens tree frog176
Cope's Gray Tree Frog159
Green Treefrog130
New Jersey Chorus Frog63
Cuban Tree Frog9

In New Jersey, September carries 11% of the year's tree frogs sightings, about 2.7 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 7th busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.

Activity holds steady between August and September, and it heads toward October (7%) after. The busiest month is May (17.3%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.

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 September split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in September 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 September?+

Yes. September accounts for 535 of the 4,848 verified tree frogs sightings logged in New Jersey across the year, which is 11% of the annual total.

Is September a good time to see tree frogs in New Jersey?+

September is the 7th busiest month. It is workable, though May and March is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.

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.