Frogs in Texas in August
Yes, August is a good month to see frogs in Texas. It is the 6th busiest month of the year, with 15,690 of the 162,034 sightings logged across the year (9.7%), 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 frogs in Texas
9.7%
of yearly sightings
15,690
records in August
#6
busiest month of 12
162,034
verified records a year
July 11.3%, August 9.7%, September 11.1%. Busiest month is May at 15%.
162,034 verified observations of frogs in Texas, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When frogs are recorded in Texas
Peak month
May
24,328 records (15% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 2,165 | 1.3% |
| February | 4,041 | 2.5% |
| March | 12,941 | 8% |
| Aprilpeak | 23,407 | 14.4% |
| Maypeak | 24,328 | 15% |
| Junepeak | 22,035 | 13.6% |
| July | 18,307 | 11.3% |
| August | 15,690 | 9.7% |
| September | 17,913 | 11.1% |
| October | 13,220 | 8.2% |
| November | 5,440 | 3.4% |
| December | 2,547 | 1.6% |
Frogs you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Gulf Coast Toad | 42,405 |
| Blanchard's Cricket Frog | 16,915 |
| Green Treefrog | 15,680 |
| American Bullfrog | 11,322 |
| Southern Leopard Frog | 7,916 |
| Rio Grande Leopard Frog | 7,431 |
| Squirrel Tree Frog | 3,720 |
| Rio Grande Chirping Frog | 3,664 |
In Texas, August carries 9.7% of the year's frogs sightings, about 1.4 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 is easing off from July (11.3%) into August, and it heads toward September (11.1%) after. The busiest month is May (15%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
The frogs most often recorded in Texas are Gulf Coast Toad, Blanchard's Cricket Frog and Green Treefrog. Those counts are annual totals rather than a August split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in August itself.
Which frogs you are most likely to see
- Gulf Coast Toad42,405 records
- Blanchard's Cricket Frog16,915 records
- Green Treefrog15,680 records
- American Bullfrog11,322 records
- Southern Leopard Frog7,916 records
- Rio Grande Leopard Frog7,431 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see frogs in Texas in August?+
Yes. August accounts for 15,690 of the 162,034 verified frogs sightings logged in Texas across the year, which is 9.7% of the annual total.
Is August a good time to see frogs in Texas?+
August is the 6th busiest month. It is workable, though May and April is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.
What month is best for frogs in Texas?+
May is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through May, April and June, based on 162,034 verified observations.
Which frogs are you most likely to see in Texas?+
The most-recorded species in Texas are Gulf Coast Toad, Blanchard's Cricket Frog and Green Treefrog, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.