Raccoons in Maine in September
Yes, September is a good month to see raccoons in Maine. It is the 5th busiest month of the year, with 59 of the 640 sightings logged across the year (9.2%), 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
9.2%
of yearly sightings
59
records in September
#5
busiest month of 12
640
verified records a year
August 12.2%, September 9.2%, October 5.5%. 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, September carries 9.2% of the year's raccoons sightings, about 0.9 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 5th busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity is easing off from August (12.2%) into September, and it heads toward October (5.5%) 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 September split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in September 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 September?+
Yes. September accounts for 59 of the 640 verified raccoons sightings logged in Maine across the year, which is 9.2% of the annual total.
Is September a good time to see raccoons in Maine?+
September is the 5th 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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