Tree Frogs in Washington in May
Yes, May is one of the best months to see tree frogs in Washington. It is the 3rd busiest month of the year, with 1,608 of the 13,399 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.
Peak month for tree frogs in Washington
12%
of yearly sightings
1,608
records in May
#3
busiest month of 12
13,399
verified records a year
April 15.3%, May 12%, June 9.8%. Busiest month is August at 16.7%.
13,399 verified observations of tree frogs in Washington, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When tree frogs are recorded in Washington
Peak month
August
2,238 records (16.7% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 152 | 1.1% |
| February | 361 | 2.7% |
| March | 1,517 | 11.3% |
| Aprilpeak | 2,052 | 15.3% |
| Maypeak | 1,608 | 12% |
| June | 1,317 | 9.8% |
| July | 1,236 | 9.2% |
| Augustpeak | 2,238 | 16.7% |
| September | 1,602 | 12% |
| October | 948 | 7.1% |
| November | 270 | 2% |
| December | 98 | 0.7% |
Tree Frogs you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Pacific chorus frog | 13,359 |
| Cuban Tree Frog | 1 |
In Washington, May carries 12% of the year's tree frogs sightings, about 3.7 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 easing off from April (15.3%) into May, and it heads toward June (9.8%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so May is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.
The tree frogs most often recorded in Washington are Pacific chorus frog and Cuban Tree 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 tree frogs you are most likely to see
- Pacific chorus frog13,359 records
- Cuban Tree Frog1 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see tree frogs in Washington in May?+
Yes. May accounts for 1,608 of the 13,399 verified tree frogs sightings logged in Washington across the year, which is 12% of the annual total.
Is May a good time to see tree frogs in Washington?+
May is one of the best months. It ranks 3rd of the year and sits inside the peak window of August, April and May.
What month is best for tree frogs in Washington?+
August is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through August, April and May, based on 13,399 verified observations.
Which tree frogs are you most likely to see in Washington?+
The most-recorded species in Washington are Pacific chorus frog and Cuban Tree Frog, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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