Raccoons in New Hampshire in April
Yes, April is a good month to see raccoons in New Hampshire. It is the 5th busiest month of the year, with 64 of the 663 sightings logged across the year (9.7%), 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.
Good month for raccoons in New Hampshire
9.7%
of yearly sightings
64
records in April
#5
busiest month of 12
663
verified records a year
March 9.8%, April 9.7%, May 14.6%. Busiest month is May at 14.6%.
663 verified observations of raccoons in New Hampshire, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When raccoons are recorded in New Hampshire
Peak month
May
97 records (14.6% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 38 | 5.7% |
| February | 50 | 7.5% |
| March | 65 | 9.8% |
| April | 64 | 9.7% |
| Maypeak | 97 | 14.6% |
| Junepeak | 80 | 12.1% |
| Julypeak | 75 | 11.3% |
| August | 54 | 8.1% |
| September | 64 | 9.7% |
| October | 30 | 4.5% |
| November | 23 | 3.5% |
| December | 23 | 3.5% |
Raccoons you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Common Raccoon | 663 |
In New Hampshire, April carries 9.7% of the year's raccoons sightings, about 1.4 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 5th busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity holds steady between March and April, and it heads toward May (14.6%) after. The busiest month is May (14.6%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
The raccoons most often recorded in New Hampshire are Common Raccoon. Those counts are annual totals rather than a April split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in April itself.
Which raccoons you are most likely to see
- Common Raccoon663 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see raccoons in New Hampshire in April?+
Yes. April accounts for 64 of the 663 verified raccoons sightings logged in New Hampshire across the year, which is 9.7% of the annual total.
Is April a good time to see raccoons in New Hampshire?+
April is the 5th busiest month. It is workable, though May and June is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.
What month is best for raccoons in New Hampshire?+
May is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through May, June and July, based on 663 verified observations.
Which raccoons are you most likely to see in New Hampshire?+
The most-recorded species in New Hampshire are Common Raccoon, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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