Bobcats in South Carolina in May
Yes, May is a good month to see bobcats in South Carolina. It is the 5th busiest month of the year, with 15 of the 178 sightings logged across the year (8.4%), 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.
Good month for bobcats in South Carolina
8.4%
of yearly sightings
15
records in May
#5
busiest month of 12
178
verified records a year
April 9.6%, May 8.4%, June 7.3%. Busiest month is March at 14%.
178 verified observations of bobcats in South Carolina, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When bobcats are recorded in South Carolina
Peak month
March
25 records (14% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Januarypeak | 23 | 12.9% |
| February | 11 | 6.2% |
| Marchpeak | 25 | 14% |
| April | 17 | 9.6% |
| May | 15 | 8.4% |
| June | 13 | 7.3% |
| July | 7 | 3.9% |
| August | 13 | 7.3% |
| September | 8 | 4.5% |
| October | 15 | 8.4% |
| Novemberpeak | 18 | 10.1% |
| December | 13 | 7.3% |
Bobcats you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Bobcat | 178 |
In South Carolina, May carries 8.4% of the year's bobcats sightings, about 0.1 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 5th busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity is easing off from April (9.6%) into May, and it heads toward June (7.3%) after. The busiest month is March (14%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
The bobcats most often recorded in South Carolina are Bobcat. 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 bobcats you are most likely to see
- Bobcat178 records
Plan your bobcat trip in South Carolina
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see bobcats in South Carolina in May?+
Yes. May accounts for 15 of the 178 verified bobcats sightings logged in South Carolina across the year, which is 8.4% of the annual total.
Is May a good time to see bobcats in South Carolina?+
May is the 5th busiest month. It is workable, though March and January is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.
What month is best for bobcats in South Carolina?+
March is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through March, January and November, based on 178 verified observations.
Which bobcats are you most likely to see in South Carolina?+
The most-recorded species in South Carolina are Bobcat, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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