Moose in Washington in May
Yes, May is one of the best months to see moose in Washington. It is the 1st busiest month of the year, with 121 of the 799 sightings logged across the year (15.1%), 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 moose in Washington
15.1%
of yearly sightings
121
records in May
#1
busiest month of 12
799
verified records a year
April 12%, May 15.1%, June 12.1%. Busiest month is May at 15.1%.
799 verified observations of moose in Washington, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When moose are recorded in Washington
Peak month
May
121 records (15.1% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 32 | 4% |
| February | 36 | 4.5% |
| March | 50 | 6.3% |
| Aprilpeak | 96 | 12% |
| Maypeak | 121 | 15.1% |
| Junepeak | 97 | 12.1% |
| July | 73 | 9.1% |
| August | 76 | 9.5% |
| September | 74 | 9.3% |
| October | 68 | 8.5% |
| November | 49 | 6.1% |
| December | 27 | 3.4% |
Moose you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Moose | 795 |
In Washington, May carries 15.1% of the year's moose sightings, about 6.8 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 1st busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity is rising from April (12%) into May, and it heads toward June (12.1%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so May is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.
The moose most often recorded in Washington are Moose. 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 moose you are most likely to see
- Moose795 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see moose in Washington in May?+
Yes. May accounts for 121 of the 799 verified moose sightings logged in Washington across the year, which is 15.1% of the annual total.
Is May a good time to see moose in Washington?+
May is one of the best months. It ranks 1st of the year and sits inside the peak window of May, June and April.
What month is best for moose in Washington?+
May is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through May, June and April, based on 799 verified observations.
Which moose are you most likely to see in Washington?+
The most-recorded species in Washington are Moose, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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