Raccoons in Louisiana in May
Yes, May is one of the best months to see raccoons in Louisiana. It is the 3rd busiest month of the year, with 182 of the 2,031 sightings logged across the year (9%), 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 Louisiana
9%
of yearly sightings
182
records in May
#3
busiest month of 12
2,031
verified records a year
April 18.3%, May 9%, June 7.6%. Busiest month is April at 18.3%.
2,031 verified observations of raccoons in Louisiana, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When raccoons are recorded in Louisiana
Peak month
April
372 records (18.3% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 121 | 6% |
| February | 165 | 8.1% |
| Marchpeak | 298 | 14.7% |
| Aprilpeak | 372 | 18.3% |
| Maypeak | 182 | 9% |
| June | 155 | 7.6% |
| July | 125 | 6.2% |
| August | 112 | 5.5% |
| September | 119 | 5.9% |
| October | 147 | 7.2% |
| November | 124 | 6.1% |
| December | 111 | 5.5% |
Raccoons you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Common Raccoon | 2,031 |
In Louisiana, May carries 9% of the year's raccoons sightings, about 0.7 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 is easing off from April (18.3%) into May, and it heads toward June (7.6%) 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 Louisiana 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 Raccoon2,031 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see raccoons in Louisiana in May?+
Yes. May accounts for 182 of the 2,031 verified raccoons sightings logged in Louisiana across the year, which is 9% of the annual total.
Is May a good time to see raccoons in Louisiana?+
May is one of the best months. It ranks 3rd of the year and sits inside the peak window of April, March and May.
What month is best for raccoons in Louisiana?+
April is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through April, March and May, based on 2,031 verified observations.
Which raccoons are you most likely to see in Louisiana?+
The most-recorded species in Louisiana are Common Raccoon, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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