Raccoons in Connecticut in May
Yes, May is one of the best months to see raccoons in Connecticut. It is the 1st busiest month of the year, with 158 of the 1,199 sightings logged across the year (13.2%), 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 July 2, 2026.
Peak month for raccoons in Connecticut
13.2%
of yearly sightings
158
records in May
#1
busiest month of 12
1,199
verified records a year
April 9.6%, May 13.2%, June 11.4%. Busiest month is May at 13.2%.
1,199 verified observations of raccoons in Connecticut, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When raccoons are recorded in Connecticut
Peak month
May
158 records (13.2% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 72 | 6% |
| February | 92 | 7.7% |
| Marchpeak | 126 | 10.5% |
| April | 115 | 9.6% |
| Maypeak | 158 | 13.2% |
| Junepeak | 137 | 11.4% |
| July | 118 | 9.8% |
| August | 79 | 6.6% |
| September | 102 | 8.5% |
| October | 92 | 7.7% |
| November | 64 | 5.3% |
| December | 44 | 3.7% |
Raccoons you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Common Raccoon | 1,199 |
In Connecticut, May carries 13.2% of the year's raccoons sightings, about 4.9 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 (9.6%) into May, and it heads toward June (11.4%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so May is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.
The raccoons most often recorded in Connecticut 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 Raccoon1,199 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see raccoons in Connecticut in May?+
Yes. May accounts for 158 of the 1,199 verified raccoons sightings logged in Connecticut across the year, which is 13.2% of the annual total.
Is May a good time to see raccoons in Connecticut?+
May is one of the best months. It ranks 1st of the year and sits inside the peak window of May, June and March.
What month is best for raccoons in Connecticut?+
May is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through May, June and March, based on 1,199 verified observations.
Which raccoons are you most likely to see in Connecticut?+
The most-recorded species in Connecticut are Common Raccoon, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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