Raccoons in Montana in September
Yes, September is one of the best months to see raccoons in Montana. It is the 3rd busiest month of the year, with 28 of the 235 sightings logged across the year (11.9%), 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 Montana
11.9%
of yearly sightings
28
records in September
#3
busiest month of 12
235
verified records a year
August 14.5%, September 11.9%, October 8.1%. 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, September carries 11.9% of the year's raccoons sightings, about 3.6 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 3rd busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity is easing off from August (14.5%) into September, and it heads toward October (8.1%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so September is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.
The raccoons most often recorded in Montana are Common Raccoon. Those counts are annual totals rather than a September split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in September 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 September?+
Yes. September accounts for 28 of the 235 verified raccoons sightings logged in Montana across the year, which is 11.9% of the annual total.
Is September a good time to see raccoons in Montana?+
September is one of the best months. It ranks 3rd of the year and sits inside the peak window of August, July and September.
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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