Coyotes in New Mexico in May
Yes, May is one of the best months to see coyotes in New Mexico. It is the 3rd busiest month of the year, with 219 of the 2,340 sightings logged across the year (9.4%), 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 coyotes in New Mexico
9.4%
of yearly sightings
219
records in May
#3
busiest month of 12
2,340
verified records a year
April 13.1%, May 9.4%, June 7.9%. Busiest month is April at 13.1%.
2,340 verified observations of coyotes in New Mexico, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When coyotes are recorded in New Mexico
Peak month
April
307 records (13.1% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 201 | 8.6% |
| February | 179 | 7.6% |
| March | 177 | 7.6% |
| Aprilpeak | 307 | 13.1% |
| Maypeak | 219 | 9.4% |
| June | 185 | 7.9% |
| July | 174 | 7.4% |
| August | 143 | 6.1% |
| September | 171 | 7.3% |
| October | 181 | 7.7% |
| November | 181 | 7.7% |
| Decemberpeak | 222 | 9.5% |
Coyotes you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Coyote | 2,340 |
In New Mexico, May carries 9.4% of the year's coyotes sightings, about 1.1 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 3rd busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity is easing off from April (13.1%) into May, and it heads toward June (7.9%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so May is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.
The coyotes most often recorded in New Mexico 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
- Coyote2,340 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see coyotes in New Mexico in May?+
Yes. May accounts for 219 of the 2,340 verified coyotes sightings logged in New Mexico across the year, which is 9.4% of the annual total.
Is May a good time to see coyotes in New Mexico?+
May is one of the best months. It ranks 3rd of the year and sits inside the peak window of April, December and May.
What month is best for coyotes in New Mexico?+
April is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through April, December and May, based on 2,340 verified observations.
Which coyotes are you most likely to see in New Mexico?+
The most-recorded species in New Mexico are Coyote, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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