Mountain Lions in Texas in May
Yes, May is one of the best months to see mountain lions in Texas. It is the 3rd busiest month of the year, with 12 of the 100 sightings logged across the year (12%), 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 mountain lions in Texas
12%
of yearly sightings
12
records in May
#3
busiest month of 12
100
verified records a year
April 5%, May 12%, June 11%. Busiest month is November at 16%.
100 verified observations of mountain lions in Texas, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When mountain lions are recorded in Texas
Peak month
November
16 records (16% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 6 | 6% |
| February | 7 | 7% |
| March | 8 | 8% |
| April | 5 | 5% |
| Maypeak | 12 | 12% |
| June | 11 | 11% |
| July | 5 | 5% |
| August | 6 | 6% |
| September | 1 | 1% |
| October | 9 | 9% |
| Novemberpeak | 16 | 16% |
| Decemberpeak | 14 | 14% |
Mountain Lions you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Mountain Lion | 100 |
In Texas, May carries 12% of the year's mountain lions sightings, about 3.7 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 3rd busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity is rising from April (5%) into May, and it heads toward June (11%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so May is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.
The mountain lions most often recorded in Texas are Mountain Lion. 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 mountain lions you are most likely to see
- Mountain Lion100 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see mountain lions in Texas in May?+
Yes. May accounts for 12 of the 100 verified mountain lions sightings logged in Texas across the year, which is 12% of the annual total.
Is May a good time to see mountain lions in Texas?+
May is one of the best months. It ranks 3rd of the year and sits inside the peak window of November, December and May.
What month is best for mountain lions in Texas?+
November is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through November, December and May, based on 100 verified observations.
Which mountain lions are you most likely to see in Texas?+
The most-recorded species in Texas are Mountain Lion, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.