Coyotes in Pennsylvania in May
Yes, May is one of the best months to see coyotes in Pennsylvania. It is the 3rd busiest month of the year, with 106 of the 983 sightings logged across the year (10.8%), 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 30, 2026.
Peak month for coyotes in Pennsylvania
10.8%
of yearly sightings
106
records in May
#3
busiest month of 12
983
verified records a year
April 11.9%, May 10.8%, June 7.8%. Busiest month is April at 11.9%.
983 verified observations of coyotes in Pennsylvania, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When coyotes are recorded in Pennsylvania
Peak month
April
117 records (11.9% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 98 | 10% |
| February | 91 | 9.3% |
| Marchpeak | 110 | 11.2% |
| Aprilpeak | 117 | 11.9% |
| Maypeak | 106 | 10.8% |
| June | 77 | 7.8% |
| July | 62 | 6.3% |
| August | 49 | 5% |
| September | 73 | 7.4% |
| October | 65 | 6.6% |
| November | 63 | 6.4% |
| December | 72 | 7.3% |
Coyotes you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Coyote | 983 |
In Pennsylvania, May carries 10.8% of the year's coyotes sightings, about 2.5 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 (11.9%) into May, and it heads toward June (7.8%) 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 Pennsylvania 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
- Coyote983 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see coyotes in Pennsylvania in May?+
Yes. May accounts for 106 of the 983 verified coyotes sightings logged in Pennsylvania across the year, which is 10.8% of the annual total.
Is May a good time to see coyotes in Pennsylvania?+
May is one of the best months. It ranks 3rd of the year and sits inside the peak window of April, March and May.
What month is best for coyotes in Pennsylvania?+
April is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through April, March and May, based on 983 verified observations.
Which coyotes are you most likely to see in Pennsylvania?+
The most-recorded species in Pennsylvania are Coyote, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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