Frogs in Washington in May
Yes, May is a good month to see frogs in Washington. It is the 5th busiest month of the year, with 3,568 of the 29,634 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.
Good month for frogs in Washington
12%
of yearly sightings
3,568
records in May
#5
busiest month of 12
29,634
verified records a year
April 11.2%, May 12%, June 13%. Busiest month is August at 19.1%.
29,634 verified observations of frogs in Washington, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When frogs are recorded in Washington
Peak month
August
5,653 records (19.1% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 235 | 0.8% |
| February | 564 | 1.9% |
| March | 2,091 | 7.1% |
| April | 3,306 | 11.2% |
| May | 3,568 | 12% |
| Junepeak | 3,848 | 13% |
| Julypeak | 4,455 | 15% |
| Augustpeak | 5,653 | 19.1% |
| September | 3,582 | 12.1% |
| October | 1,753 | 5.9% |
| November | 424 | 1.4% |
| December | 155 | 0.5% |
Frogs you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Pacific chorus frog | 13,359 |
| American Bullfrog | 5,542 |
| Northern Red-legged Frog | 3,496 |
| Western Toad | 3,083 |
| Cascades Frog | 2,033 |
| Coastal Tailed Frog | 490 |
| Columbia Spotted Frog | 236 |
| Oregon Spotted Frog | 137 |
In Washington, May carries 12% of the year's frogs sightings, about 3.7 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 5th busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity holds steady between April and May, and it heads toward June (13%) after. The busiest month is August (19.1%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
The frogs most often recorded in Washington are Pacific chorus frog, American Bullfrog and Northern Red-legged Frog. 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 frogs you are most likely to see
- Pacific chorus frog13,359 records
- American Bullfrog5,542 records
- Northern Red-legged Frog3,496 records
- Western Toad3,083 records
- Cascades Frog2,033 records
- Coastal Tailed Frog490 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see frogs in Washington in May?+
Yes. May accounts for 3,568 of the 29,634 verified frogs sightings logged in Washington across the year, which is 12% of the annual total.
Is May a good time to see frogs in Washington?+
May is the 5th busiest month. It is workable, though August and July is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.
What month is best for frogs in Washington?+
August is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through August, July and June, based on 29,634 verified observations.
Which frogs are you most likely to see in Washington?+
The most-recorded species in Washington are Pacific chorus frog, American Bullfrog and Northern Red-legged Frog, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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