Raccoons in Georgia in March

Yes, March is one of the best months to see raccoons in Georgia. It is the 1st busiest month of the year, with 278 of the 1,877 sightings logged across the year (14.8%), 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 July 2, 2026.

Common Raccoon photographed in GeorgiaCommon Raccoon photographed in GeorgiaCommon Raccoon photographed in Georgia
Photos by iNaturalist observers, used under Creative Commons.

Peak month for raccoons in Georgia

14.8%

of yearly sightings

278

records in March

#1

busiest month of 12

1,877

verified records a year

February 8.6%, March 14.8%, April 12.5%. Busiest month is March at 14.8%.

Best months: March, April, May

1,877 verified observations of raccoons in Georgia, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.

When raccoons are recorded in Georgia

Peak month

March

278 records (14.8% of the year)

Quietest month

September

95 records

MonthObservationsShare
January1146.1%
February1618.6%
Marchpeak27814.8%
Aprilpeak23512.5%
Maypeak21511.5%
June1789.5%
July1266.7%
August1055.6%
September955.1%
October1477.8%
November1226.5%
December1015.4%

Raccoons you are most likely to see

SpeciesVerified observations
Common Raccoon1,877

In Georgia, March carries 14.8% of the year's raccoons sightings, about 6.5 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 February (8.6%) into March, and it heads toward April (12.5%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so March is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.

The raccoons most often recorded in Georgia are Common Raccoon. Those counts are annual totals rather than a March split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in March itself.

Which raccoons you are most likely to see

  • Common Raccoon1,877 records
Plan your tripAppalachian National Scenic Trail

Plan your raccoon trip in Georgia

Start with live tours near Appalachian National Scenic Trail, then compare a nearby stay and a broader wildlife backup before you lock in the trip.

Frequently asked questions

Can you see raccoons in Georgia in March?+

Yes. March accounts for 278 of the 1,877 verified raccoons sightings logged in Georgia across the year, which is 14.8% of the annual total.

Is March a good time to see raccoons in Georgia?+

March is one of the best months. It ranks 1st of the year and sits inside the peak window of March, April and May.

What month is best for raccoons in Georgia?+

March is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through March, April and May, based on 1,877 verified observations.

Which raccoons are you most likely to see in Georgia?+

The most-recorded species in Georgia are Common Raccoon, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.