Raccoons in Maryland in May
Yes, May is one of the best months to see raccoons in Maryland. It is the 2nd busiest month of the year, with 493 of the 4,008 sightings logged across the year (12.3%), 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 Maryland
12.3%
of yearly sightings
493
records in May
#2
busiest month of 12
4,008
verified records a year
April 12.3%, May 12.3%, June 10.7%. Busiest month is April at 12.3%.
4,008 verified observations of raccoons in Maryland, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When raccoons are recorded in Maryland
Peak month
April
493 records (12.3% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 257 | 6.4% |
| February | 320 | 8% |
| Marchpeak | 451 | 11.3% |
| Aprilpeak | 493 | 12.3% |
| Maypeak | 493 | 12.3% |
| June | 428 | 10.7% |
| July | 293 | 7.3% |
| August | 233 | 5.8% |
| September | 238 | 5.9% |
| October | 287 | 7.2% |
| November | 249 | 6.2% |
| December | 266 | 6.6% |
Raccoons you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Common Raccoon | 4,008 |
In Maryland, May carries 12.3% of the year's raccoons sightings, about 4 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 2nd busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity holds steady between April and May, and it heads toward June (10.7%) 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 Maryland 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 Raccoon4,008 records
Plan your raccoon trip in Maryland
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see raccoons in Maryland in May?+
Yes. May accounts for 493 of the 4,008 verified raccoons sightings logged in Maryland across the year, which is 12.3% of the annual total.
Is May a good time to see raccoons in Maryland?+
May is one of the best months. It ranks 2nd of the year and sits inside the peak window of April, May and March.
What month is best for raccoons in Maryland?+
April is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through April, May and March, based on 4,008 verified observations.
Which raccoons are you most likely to see in Maryland?+
The most-recorded species in Maryland are Common Raccoon, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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