Wolves in Washington in November

Yes, November is a good month to see wolves in Washington. It is the 6th busiest month of the year, with 8 of the 99 sightings logged across the year (8.1%), 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.

Gray Wolf photographed in Washington

Gray Wolf · RJ Baltierra CC BY

Photos by iNaturalist observers, reused under the licence each observer chose.

Good month for wolves in Washington

8.1%

of yearly sightings

8

records in November

#6

busiest month of 12

99

verified records a year

October 7.1%, November 8.1%, December 1%. Busiest month is July at 15.2%.

Best months: July, April, JunePeak season right now

99 verified observations of wolves in Washington, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.

When wolves are recorded in Washington

Peak month

July

15 records (15.2% of the year)

Quietest month

December

1 records

MonthObservationsShare
January55.1%
February99.1%
March66.1%
Aprilpeak1414.1%
May1111.1%
Junepeak1313.1%
Julypeak1515.2%
August55.1%
September55.1%
October77.1%
November88.1%
December11%

Wolves you are most likely to see

SpeciesVerified observations
Gray Wolf99

In Washington, November carries 8.1% of the year's wolves sightings, about 0.2 points below an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 6th busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.

Activity holds steady between October and November, and it heads toward December (1%) after. The busiest month is July (15.2%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.

The wolves most often recorded in Washington are Gray Wolf. Those counts are annual totals rather than a November split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in November itself.

Which wolves you are most likely to see

  • Gray Wolf99 records

Frequently asked questions

Can you see wolves in Washington in November?+

Yes. November accounts for 8 of the 99 verified wolves sightings logged in Washington across the year, which is 8.1% of the annual total.

Is November a good time to see wolves in Washington?+

November is the 6th busiest month. It is workable, though July and April is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.

What month is best for wolves in Washington?+

July is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through July, April and June, based on 99 verified observations.

Which wolves are you most likely to see in Washington?+

The most-recorded species in Washington are Gray Wolf, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.