Coyotes in Washington in January
Yes, January is one of the best months to see coyotes in Washington. It is the 3rd busiest month of the year, with 271 of the 3,122 sightings logged across the year (8.7%), 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.
Peak month for coyotes in Washington
8.7%
of yearly sightings
271
records in January
#3
busiest month of 12
3,122
verified records a year
December 6.1%, January 8.7%, February 8%. Busiest month is May at 12.3%.
3,122 verified observations of coyotes in Washington, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When coyotes are recorded in Washington
Peak month
May
384 records (12.3% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Januarypeak | 271 | 8.7% |
| February | 251 | 8% |
| March | 266 | 8.5% |
| Aprilpeak | 328 | 10.5% |
| Maypeak | 384 | 12.3% |
| June | 269 | 8.6% |
| July | 269 | 8.6% |
| August | 218 | 7% |
| September | 248 | 7.9% |
| October | 237 | 7.6% |
| November | 192 | 6.1% |
| December | 189 | 6.1% |
Coyotes you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Coyote | 3,122 |
In Washington, January carries 8.7% of the year's coyotes sightings, about 0.4 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 December (6.1%) into January, and it heads toward February (8%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so January is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.
The coyotes most often recorded in Washington are Coyote. Those counts are annual totals rather than a January split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in January itself.
Which coyotes you are most likely to see
- Coyote3,122 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see coyotes in Washington in January?+
Yes. January accounts for 271 of the 3,122 verified coyotes sightings logged in Washington across the year, which is 8.7% of the annual total.
Is January a good time to see coyotes in Washington?+
January is one of the best months. It ranks 3rd of the year and sits inside the peak window of May, April and January.
What month is best for coyotes in Washington?+
May is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through May, April and January, based on 3,122 verified observations.
Which coyotes are you most likely to see in Washington?+
The most-recorded species in Washington are Coyote, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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