Raccoons in Georgia in May
Yes, May is one of the best months to see raccoons in Georgia. It is the 3rd busiest month of the year, with 215 of the 1,877 sightings logged across the year (11.5%), 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 Georgia
11.5%
of yearly sightings
215
records in May
#3
busiest month of 12
1,877
verified records a year
April 12.5%, May 11.5%, June 9.5%. Busiest month is March at 14.8%.
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)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 114 | 6.1% |
| February | 161 | 8.6% |
| Marchpeak | 278 | 14.8% |
| Aprilpeak | 235 | 12.5% |
| Maypeak | 215 | 11.5% |
| June | 178 | 9.5% |
| July | 126 | 6.7% |
| August | 105 | 5.6% |
| September | 95 | 5.1% |
| October | 147 | 7.8% |
| November | 122 | 6.5% |
| December | 101 | 5.4% |
Raccoons you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Common Raccoon | 1,877 |
In Georgia, May carries 11.5% of the year's raccoons sightings, about 3.2 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 holds steady between April and May, and it heads toward June (9.5%) 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 Georgia 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 Raccoon1,877 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see raccoons in Georgia in May?+
Yes. May accounts for 215 of the 1,877 verified raccoons sightings logged in Georgia across the year, which is 11.5% of the annual total.
Is May a good time to see raccoons in Georgia?+
May is one of the best months. It ranks 3rd 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.
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