Raccoons in Indiana in March
Yes, March is a good month to see raccoons in Indiana. It is the 4th busiest month of the year, with 136 of the 1,672 sightings logged across the year (8.1%), 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 Indiana
8.1%
of yearly sightings
136
records in March
#4
busiest month of 12
1,672
verified records a year
February 4.1%, March 8.1%, April 17.3%. Busiest month is May at 22.2%.
1,672 verified observations of raccoons in Indiana, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When raccoons are recorded in Indiana
Peak month
May
371 records (22.2% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 53 | 3.2% |
| February | 68 | 4.1% |
| March | 136 | 8.1% |
| Aprilpeak | 289 | 17.3% |
| Maypeak | 371 | 22.2% |
| Junepeak | 235 | 14.1% |
| July | 109 | 6.5% |
| August | 110 | 6.6% |
| September | 126 | 7.5% |
| October | 95 | 5.7% |
| November | 52 | 3.1% |
| December | 28 | 1.7% |
Raccoons you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Common Raccoon | 1,672 |
In Indiana, March carries 8.1% of the year's raccoons sightings, about 0.2 points below 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 rising from February (4.1%) into March, and it heads toward April (17.3%) after. The busiest month is May (22.2%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
The raccoons most often recorded in Indiana 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 Raccoon1,672 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see raccoons in Indiana in March?+
Yes. March accounts for 136 of the 1,672 verified raccoons sightings logged in Indiana across the year, which is 8.1% of the annual total.
Is March a good time to see raccoons in Indiana?+
March is the 4th busiest month. It is workable, though May and April is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.
What month is best for raccoons in Indiana?+
May is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through May, April and June, based on 1,672 verified observations.
Which raccoons are you most likely to see in Indiana?+
The most-recorded species in Indiana are Common Raccoon, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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