Foxes in Texas in May
Yes, May is a good month to see foxes in Texas. It is the 6th busiest month of the year, with 32 of the 401 sightings logged across the year (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 28, 2026.
Good month for foxes in Texas
8%
of yearly sightings
32
records in May
#6
busiest month of 12
401
verified records a year
April 14%, May 8%, June 6.2%. Busiest month is April at 14%.
401 verified observations of foxes in Texas, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When foxes are recorded in Texas
Peak month
April
56 records (14% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Januarypeak | 50 | 12.5% |
| February | 31 | 7.7% |
| March | 26 | 6.5% |
| Aprilpeak | 56 | 14% |
| May | 32 | 8% |
| June | 25 | 6.2% |
| July | 29 | 7.2% |
| August | 15 | 3.7% |
| September | 26 | 6.5% |
| Octoberpeak | 39 | 9.7% |
| November | 39 | 9.7% |
| December | 33 | 8.2% |
Foxes you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Red Fox | 357 |
| Kit Fox | 25 |
| Swift Fox | 3 |
In Texas, May carries 8% of the year's foxes sightings, about 0.3 points below an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 6th busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity is easing off from April (14%) into May, and it heads toward June (6.2%) after. The busiest month is April (14%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
The foxes most often recorded in Texas are Red Fox, Kit Fox and Swift Fox. 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 foxes you are most likely to see
- Red Fox357 records
- Kit Fox25 records
- Swift Fox3 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see foxes in Texas in May?+
Yes. May accounts for 32 of the 401 verified foxes sightings logged in Texas across the year, which is 8% of the annual total.
Is May a good time to see foxes in Texas?+
May is the 6th busiest month. It is workable, though April and January is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.
What month is best for foxes in Texas?+
April is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through April, January and October, based on 401 verified observations.
Which foxes are you most likely to see in Texas?+
The most-recorded species in Texas are Red Fox, Kit Fox and Swift Fox, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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