Raccoons in Maine in May
Yes, May is a good month to see raccoons in Maine. It is the 4th busiest month of the year, with 69 of the 640 sightings logged across the year (10.8%), 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.
Good month for raccoons in Maine
10.8%
of yearly sightings
69
records in May
#4
busiest month of 12
640
verified records a year
April 8.9%, May 10.8%, June 16.1%. Busiest month is June at 16.1%.
640 verified observations of raccoons in Maine, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When raccoons are recorded in Maine
Peak month
June
103 records (16.1% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 27 | 4.2% |
| February | 32 | 5% |
| March | 33 | 5.2% |
| April | 57 | 8.9% |
| May | 69 | 10.8% |
| Junepeak | 103 | 16.1% |
| Julypeak | 98 | 15.3% |
| Augustpeak | 78 | 12.2% |
| September | 59 | 9.2% |
| October | 35 | 5.5% |
| November | 23 | 3.6% |
| December | 26 | 4.1% |
Raccoons you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Common Raccoon | 640 |
In Maine, May carries 10.8% of the year's raccoons sightings, about 2.5 points above 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 April (8.9%) into May, and it heads toward June (16.1%) after. The busiest month is June (16.1%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
The raccoons most often recorded in Maine 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 Raccoon640 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see raccoons in Maine in May?+
Yes. May accounts for 69 of the 640 verified raccoons sightings logged in Maine across the year, which is 10.8% of the annual total.
Is May a good time to see raccoons in Maine?+
May is the 4th busiest month. It is workable, though June and July is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.
What month is best for raccoons in Maine?+
June is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through June, July and August, based on 640 verified observations.
Which raccoons are you most likely to see in Maine?+
The most-recorded species in Maine are Common Raccoon, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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