Coyotes in Washington in June

Yes, June is a good month to see coyotes in Washington. It is the 4th busiest month of the year, with 269 of the 3,122 sightings logged across the year (8.6%), based on verified iNaturalist records.

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By Tim, founder of Easy Street Markets. I maintain the wildlife database and verify every animal and source myself. Updated June 28, 2026.

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Photos by iNaturalist observers, used under Creative Commons.

Good month for coyotes in Washington

8.6%

of yearly sightings

269

records in June

#4

busiest month of 12

3,122

verified records a year

May 12.3%, June 8.6%, July 8.6%. Busiest month is May at 12.3%.

Best months: May, April, January

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)

Quietest month

December

189 records

MonthObservationsShare
Januarypeak2718.7%
February2518%
March2668.5%
Aprilpeak32810.5%
Maypeak38412.3%
June2698.6%
July2698.6%
August2187%
September2487.9%
October2377.6%
November1926.1%
December1896.1%

Coyotes you are most likely to see

SpeciesVerified observations
Coyote3,122

In Washington, June carries 8.6% of the year's coyotes sightings, about 0.3 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 is easing off from May (12.3%) into June, and it heads toward July (8.6%) after. The busiest month is May (12.3%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.

The coyotes most often recorded in Washington are Coyote. Those counts are annual totals rather than a June split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in June 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 June?+

Yes. June accounts for 269 of the 3,122 verified coyotes sightings logged in Washington across the year, which is 8.6% of the annual total.

Is June a good time to see coyotes in Washington?+

June is the 4th busiest month. It is workable, though May and April is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.

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.