Coyotes in South Carolina in January
Yes, January is one of the best months to see coyotes in South Carolina. It is the 2nd busiest month of the year, with 52 of the 422 sightings logged across the year (12.3%), 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.
Peak month for coyotes in South Carolina
12.3%
of yearly sightings
52
records in January
#2
busiest month of 12
422
verified records a year
December 7.3%, January 12.3%, February 6.2%. Busiest month is November at 19.7%.
422 verified observations of coyotes in South Carolina, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When coyotes are recorded in South Carolina
Peak month
November
83 records (19.7% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Januarypeak | 52 | 12.3% |
| February | 26 | 6.2% |
| March | 27 | 6.4% |
| April | 39 | 9.2% |
| May | 17 | 4% |
| June | 13 | 3.1% |
| July | 14 | 3.3% |
| August | 36 | 8.5% |
| September | 35 | 8.3% |
| Octoberpeak | 49 | 11.6% |
| Novemberpeak | 83 | 19.7% |
| December | 31 | 7.3% |
Coyotes you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Coyote | 422 |
In South Carolina, January carries 12.3% of the year's coyotes sightings, about 4 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 2nd busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity is rising from December (7.3%) into January, and it heads toward February (6.2%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so January is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.
The coyotes most often recorded in South Carolina are Coyote. Those counts are annual totals rather than a January split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in January itself.
Which coyotes you are most likely to see
- Coyote422 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see coyotes in South Carolina in January?+
Yes. January accounts for 52 of the 422 verified coyotes sightings logged in South Carolina across the year, which is 12.3% of the annual total.
Is January a good time to see coyotes in South Carolina?+
January is one of the best months. It ranks 2nd of the year and sits inside the peak window of November, January and October.
What month is best for coyotes in South Carolina?+
November is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through November, January and October, based on 422 verified observations.
Which coyotes are you most likely to see in South Carolina?+
The most-recorded species in South Carolina are Coyote, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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