Coyotes in South Carolina in September
Yes, September is a good month to see coyotes in South Carolina. It is the 6th busiest month of the year, with 35 of the 422 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 South Carolina
8.3%
of yearly sightings
35
records in September
#6
busiest month of 12
422
verified records a year
August 8.5%, September 8.3%, October 11.6%. 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, September 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 August and September, and it heads toward October (11.6%) after. The busiest month is November (19.7%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
The coyotes most often recorded in South Carolina are Coyote. Those counts are annual totals rather than a September split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in September 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 September?+
Yes. September accounts for 35 of the 422 verified coyotes sightings logged in South Carolina across the year, which is 8.3% of the annual total.
Is September a good time to see coyotes in South Carolina?+
September is the 6th busiest month. It is workable, though November and January is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.
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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