Coyotes in Rhode Island in July
Yes, July is a good month to see coyotes in Rhode Island. It is the 6th busiest month of the year, with 28 of the 336 sightings logged across the year (8.3%), 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.
Good month for coyotes in Rhode Island
8.3%
of yearly sightings
28
records in July
#6
busiest month of 12
336
verified records a year
June 7.4%, July 8.3%, August 9.8%. Busiest month is March at 12.8%.
336 verified observations of coyotes in Rhode Island, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When coyotes are recorded in Rhode Island
Peak month
March
43 records (12.8% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 28 | 8.3% |
| February | 27 | 8% |
| Marchpeak | 43 | 12.8% |
| April | 32 | 9.5% |
| Maypeak | 37 | 11% |
| June | 25 | 7.4% |
| July | 28 | 8.3% |
| Augustpeak | 33 | 9.8% |
| September | 17 | 5.1% |
| October | 18 | 5.4% |
| November | 21 | 6.3% |
| December | 27 | 8% |
Coyotes you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Coyote | 336 |
In Rhode Island, July carries 8.3% of the year's coyotes sightings, about 0 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 6th busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity holds steady between June and July, and it heads toward August (9.8%) after. The busiest month is March (12.8%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
The coyotes most often recorded in Rhode Island are Coyote. Those counts are annual totals rather than a July split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in July itself.
Which coyotes you are most likely to see
- Coyote336 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see coyotes in Rhode Island in July?+
Yes. July accounts for 28 of the 336 verified coyotes sightings logged in Rhode Island across the year, which is 8.3% of the annual total.
Is July a good time to see coyotes in Rhode Island?+
July is the 6th busiest month. It is workable, though March and May is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.
What month is best for coyotes in Rhode Island?+
March is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through March, May and August, based on 336 verified observations.
Which coyotes are you most likely to see in Rhode Island?+
The most-recorded species in Rhode Island are Coyote, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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