Raccoons in New Hampshire in May
Yes, May is one of the best months to see raccoons in New Hampshire. It is the 1st busiest month of the year, with 97 of the 663 sightings logged across the year (14.6%), 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 New Hampshire
14.6%
of yearly sightings
97
records in May
#1
busiest month of 12
663
verified records a year
April 9.7%, May 14.6%, June 12.1%. 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, May carries 14.6% of the year's raccoons sightings, about 6.3 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 (9.7%) into May, and it heads toward June (12.1%) 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 New Hampshire 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 Raccoon663 records
Plan your raccoon trip in New Hampshire
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see raccoons in New Hampshire in May?+
Yes. May accounts for 97 of the 663 verified raccoons sightings logged in New Hampshire across the year, which is 14.6% of the annual total.
Is May a good time to see raccoons in New Hampshire?+
May is one of the best months. It ranks 1st of the year and sits inside the peak window of May, June and July.
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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