Raccoons in Massachusetts in March
Yes, March is a good month to see raccoons in Massachusetts. It is the 4th busiest month of the year, with 365 of the 3,808 sightings logged across the year (9.6%), 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 Massachusetts
9.6%
of yearly sightings
365
records in March
#4
busiest month of 12
3,808
verified records a year
February 6.9%, March 9.6%, April 14%. Busiest month is April at 14%.
3,808 verified observations of raccoons in Massachusetts, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When raccoons are recorded in Massachusetts
Peak month
April
535 records (14% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 284 | 7.5% |
| February | 262 | 6.9% |
| March | 365 | 9.6% |
| Aprilpeak | 535 | 14% |
| Maypeak | 489 | 12.8% |
| Junepeak | 386 | 10.1% |
| July | 262 | 6.9% |
| August | 242 | 6.4% |
| September | 288 | 7.6% |
| October | 273 | 7.2% |
| November | 192 | 5% |
| December | 230 | 6% |
Raccoons you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Common Raccoon | 3,808 |
In Massachusetts, March carries 9.6% of the year's raccoons sightings, about 1.3 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 February (6.9%) into March, and it heads toward April (14%) after. The busiest month is April (14%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
The raccoons most often recorded in Massachusetts 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 Raccoon3,808 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see raccoons in Massachusetts in March?+
Yes. March accounts for 365 of the 3,808 verified raccoons sightings logged in Massachusetts across the year, which is 9.6% of the annual total.
Is March a good time to see raccoons in Massachusetts?+
March is the 4th busiest month. It is workable, though April and May is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.
What month is best for raccoons in Massachusetts?+
April is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through April, May and June, based on 3,808 verified observations.
Which raccoons are you most likely to see in Massachusetts?+
The most-recorded species in Massachusetts are Common Raccoon, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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