Raccoons in Idaho in November

Yes, November is one of the best months to see raccoons in Idaho. It is the 3rd busiest month of the year, with 30 of the 266 sightings logged across the year (11.3%), 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 IdahoCommon Raccoon photographed in IdahoCommon Raccoon photographed in Idaho
Photos by iNaturalist observers, used under Creative Commons.

Peak month for raccoons in Idaho

11.3%

of yearly sightings

30

records in November

#3

busiest month of 12

266

verified records a year

October 11.3%, November 11.3%, December 2.3%. Busiest month is June at 11.3%.

Best months: June, October, November

266 verified observations of raccoons in Idaho, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.

When raccoons are recorded in Idaho

Peak month

June

30 records (11.3% of the year)

Quietest month

December

6 records

MonthObservationsShare
January155.6%
February155.6%
March145.3%
April228.3%
May2910.9%
Junepeak3011.3%
July2710.2%
August269.8%
September228.3%
Octoberpeak3011.3%
Novemberpeak3011.3%
December62.3%

Raccoons you are most likely to see

SpeciesVerified observations
Common Raccoon266

In Idaho, November carries 11.3% of the year's raccoons sightings, about 3 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 October and November, and it heads toward December (2.3%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so November is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.

The raccoons most often recorded in Idaho are Common Raccoon. 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 raccoons you are most likely to see

  • Common Raccoon266 records
Plan your tripCity Of Rocks National Reserve

Plan your raccoon trip in Idaho

Start with live tours near City Of Rocks National Reserve, then compare a nearby stay and a broader wildlife backup before you lock in the trip.

Frequently asked questions

Can you see raccoons in Idaho in November?+

Yes. November accounts for 30 of the 266 verified raccoons sightings logged in Idaho across the year, which is 11.3% of the annual total.

Is November a good time to see raccoons in Idaho?+

November is one of the best months. It ranks 3rd of the year and sits inside the peak window of June, October and November.

What month is best for raccoons in Idaho?+

June is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through June, October and November, based on 266 verified observations.

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

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