Raccoons in Michigan in May
Yes, May is one of the best months to see raccoons in Michigan. It is the 1st busiest month of the year, with 536 of the 2,959 sightings logged across the year (18.1%), 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 June 28, 2026.
Peak month for raccoons in Michigan
18.1%
of yearly sightings
536
records in May
#1
busiest month of 12
2,959
verified records a year
April 14.3%, May 18.1%, June 16.3%. Busiest month is May at 18.1%.
2,959 verified observations of raccoons in Michigan, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When raccoons are recorded in Michigan
Peak month
May
536 records (18.1% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 89 | 3% |
| February | 143 | 4.8% |
| March | 219 | 7.4% |
| Aprilpeak | 423 | 14.3% |
| Maypeak | 536 | 18.1% |
| Junepeak | 482 | 16.3% |
| July | 351 | 11.9% |
| August | 210 | 7.1% |
| September | 200 | 6.8% |
| October | 166 | 5.6% |
| November | 71 | 2.4% |
| December | 69 | 2.3% |
Raccoons you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Common Raccoon | 2,959 |
In Michigan, May carries 18.1% of the year's raccoons sightings, about 9.8 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 1st busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity is rising from April (14.3%) into May, and it heads toward June (16.3%) 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 Michigan 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 Raccoon2,959 records
Plan your raccoon trip in Michigan
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see raccoons in Michigan in May?+
Yes. May accounts for 536 of the 2,959 verified raccoons sightings logged in Michigan across the year, which is 18.1% of the annual total.
Is May a good time to see raccoons in Michigan?+
May is one of the best months. It ranks 1st of the year and sits inside the peak window of May, June and April.
What month is best for raccoons in Michigan?+
May is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through May, June and April, based on 2,959 verified observations.
Which raccoons are you most likely to see in Michigan?+
The most-recorded species in Michigan are Common Raccoon, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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