Raccoons in Montana in October
Yes, October is a good month to see raccoons in Montana. It is the 6th busiest month of the year, with 19 of the 235 sightings logged across the year (8.1%), 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 July 2, 2026.
Good month for raccoons in Montana
8.1%
of yearly sightings
19
records in October
#6
busiest month of 12
235
verified records a year
September 11.9%, October 8.1%, November 3%. Busiest month is August at 14.5%.
235 verified observations of raccoons in Montana, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When raccoons are recorded in Montana
Peak month
August
34 records (14.5% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 17 | 7.2% |
| February | 10 | 4.3% |
| March | 15 | 6.4% |
| April | 12 | 5.1% |
| May | 24 | 10.2% |
| June | 27 | 11.5% |
| Julypeak | 30 | 12.8% |
| Augustpeak | 34 | 14.5% |
| Septemberpeak | 28 | 11.9% |
| October | 19 | 8.1% |
| November | 7 | 3% |
| December | 12 | 5.1% |
Raccoons you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Common Raccoon | 235 |
In Montana, October carries 8.1% of the year's raccoons sightings, about 0.2 points below an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 6th busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity is easing off from September (11.9%) into October, and it heads toward November (3%) after. The busiest month is August (14.5%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
The raccoons most often recorded in Montana are Common Raccoon. Those counts are annual totals rather than a October split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in October itself.
Which raccoons you are most likely to see
- Common Raccoon235 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see raccoons in Montana in October?+
Yes. October accounts for 19 of the 235 verified raccoons sightings logged in Montana across the year, which is 8.1% of the annual total.
Is October a good time to see raccoons in Montana?+
October is the 6th busiest month. It is workable, though August and July is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.
What month is best for raccoons in Montana?+
August is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through August, July and September, based on 235 verified observations.
Which raccoons are you most likely to see in Montana?+
The most-recorded species in Montana are Common Raccoon, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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