Raccoons in Colorado in May
Yes, May is a good month to see raccoons in Colorado. It is the 4th busiest month of the year, with 197 of the 1,729 sightings logged across the year (11.4%), 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 raccoons in Colorado
11.4%
of yearly sightings
197
records in May
#4
busiest month of 12
1,729
verified records a year
April 12.6%, May 11.4%, June 13%. Busiest month is June at 13%.
1,729 verified observations of raccoons in Colorado, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When raccoons are recorded in Colorado
Peak month
June
224 records (13% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 60 | 3.5% |
| February | 56 | 3.2% |
| March | 100 | 5.8% |
| Aprilpeak | 218 | 12.6% |
| May | 197 | 11.4% |
| Junepeak | 224 | 13% |
| July | 162 | 9.4% |
| August | 160 | 9.3% |
| Septemberpeak | 199 | 11.5% |
| October | 172 | 9.9% |
| November | 115 | 6.7% |
| December | 66 | 3.8% |
Raccoons you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Common Raccoon | 1,729 |
In Colorado, May carries 11.4% of the year's raccoons sightings, about 3.1 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 April (12.6%) into May, and it heads toward June (13%) after. The busiest month is June (13%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
The raccoons most often recorded in Colorado are Common Raccoon. 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 raccoons you are most likely to see
- Common Raccoon1,729 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see raccoons in Colorado in May?+
Yes. May accounts for 197 of the 1,729 verified raccoons sightings logged in Colorado across the year, which is 11.4% of the annual total.
Is May a good time to see raccoons in Colorado?+
May is the 4th busiest month. It is workable, though June and April is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.
What month is best for raccoons in Colorado?+
June is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through June, April and September, based on 1,729 verified observations.
Which raccoons are you most likely to see in Colorado?+
The most-recorded species in Colorado are Common Raccoon, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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