Raccoons in Minnesota in May
Yes, May is one of the best months to see raccoons in Minnesota. It is the 1st busiest month of the year, with 327 of the 2,286 sightings logged across the year (14.3%), 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 Minnesota
14.3%
of yearly sightings
327
records in May
#1
busiest month of 12
2,286
verified records a year
April 12.3%, May 14.3%, June 13.9%. Busiest month is May at 14.3%.
2,286 verified observations of raccoons in Minnesota, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When raccoons are recorded in Minnesota
Peak month
May
327 records (14.3% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 114 | 5% |
| February | 165 | 7.2% |
| March | 219 | 9.6% |
| Aprilpeak | 281 | 12.3% |
| Maypeak | 327 | 14.3% |
| Junepeak | 317 | 13.9% |
| July | 192 | 8.4% |
| August | 154 | 6.7% |
| September | 217 | 9.5% |
| October | 136 | 5.9% |
| November | 99 | 4.3% |
| December | 65 | 2.8% |
Raccoons you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Common Raccoon | 2,286 |
In Minnesota, May carries 14.3% of the year's raccoons sightings, about 6 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 (12.3%) into May, and it heads toward June (13.9%) 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 Minnesota 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 Raccoon2,286 records
Plan your raccoon trip in Minnesota
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see raccoons in Minnesota in May?+
Yes. May accounts for 327 of the 2,286 verified raccoons sightings logged in Minnesota across the year, which is 14.3% of the annual total.
Is May a good time to see raccoons in Minnesota?+
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 Minnesota?+
May is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through May, June and April, based on 2,286 verified observations.
Which raccoons are you most likely to see in Minnesota?+
The most-recorded species in Minnesota are Common Raccoon, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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