Bobcats in Washington in May
Yes, May is a good month to see bobcats in Washington. It is the 4th busiest month of the year, with 57 of the 637 sightings logged across the year (8.9%), 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 bobcats in Washington
8.9%
of yearly sightings
57
records in May
#4
busiest month of 12
637
verified records a year
April 9.6%, May 8.9%, June 9.4%. Busiest month is March at 10.8%.
637 verified observations of bobcats in Washington, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When bobcats are recorded in Washington
Peak month
March
69 records (10.8% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 42 | 6.6% |
| February | 56 | 8.8% |
| Marchpeak | 69 | 10.8% |
| Aprilpeak | 61 | 9.6% |
| May | 57 | 8.9% |
| Junepeak | 60 | 9.4% |
| July | 34 | 5.3% |
| August | 51 | 8% |
| September | 54 | 8.5% |
| October | 53 | 8.3% |
| November | 54 | 8.5% |
| December | 46 | 7.2% |
Bobcats you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Bobcat | 637 |
In Washington, May carries 8.9% of the year's bobcats sightings, about 0.6 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 4th busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity holds steady between April and May, and it heads toward June (9.4%) after. The busiest month is March (10.8%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
The bobcats most often recorded in Washington are Bobcat. 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 bobcats you are most likely to see
- Bobcat637 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see bobcats in Washington in May?+
Yes. May accounts for 57 of the 637 verified bobcats sightings logged in Washington across the year, which is 8.9% of the annual total.
Is May a good time to see bobcats in Washington?+
May is the 4th busiest month. It is workable, though March and April is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.
What month is best for bobcats in Washington?+
March is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through March, April and June, based on 637 verified observations.
Which bobcats are you most likely to see in Washington?+
The most-recorded species in Washington are Bobcat, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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