Squirrels in New Hampshire in May
Yes, May is one of the best months to see squirrels in New Hampshire. It is the 2nd busiest month of the year, with 830 of the 5,942 sightings logged across the year (14%), 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 squirrels in New Hampshire
14%
of yearly sightings
830
records in May
#2
busiest month of 12
5,942
verified records a year
April 9.6%, May 14%, June 17.3%. Busiest month is June at 17.3%.
5,942 verified observations of squirrels in New Hampshire, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When squirrels are recorded in New Hampshire
Peak month
June
1,027 records (17.3% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 196 | 3.3% |
| February | 287 | 4.8% |
| March | 297 | 5% |
| April | 570 | 9.6% |
| Maypeak | 830 | 14% |
| Junepeak | 1,027 | 17.3% |
| July | 692 | 11.6% |
| August | 507 | 8.5% |
| Septemberpeak | 710 | 11.9% |
| October | 505 | 8.5% |
| November | 166 | 2.8% |
| December | 155 | 2.6% |
Squirrels you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Eastern Chipmunk | 2,099 |
| Eastern Gray Squirrel | 1,818 |
| American Red Squirrel | 1,300 |
| Groundhog | 510 |
| Southern Flying Squirrel | 38 |
| Northern Flying Squirrel | 16 |
In New Hampshire, May carries 14% of the year's squirrels sightings, about 5.7 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 2nd busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity is rising from April (9.6%) into May, and it heads toward June (17.3%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so May is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.
The squirrels most often recorded in New Hampshire are Eastern Chipmunk, Eastern Gray Squirrel and American Red Squirrel. 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 squirrels you are most likely to see
- Eastern Chipmunk2,099 records
- Eastern Gray Squirrel1,818 records
- American Red Squirrel1,300 records
- Groundhog510 records
- Southern Flying Squirrel38 records
- Northern Flying Squirrel16 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see squirrels in New Hampshire in May?+
Yes. May accounts for 830 of the 5,942 verified squirrels sightings logged in New Hampshire across the year, which is 14% of the annual total.
Is May a good time to see squirrels in New Hampshire?+
May is one of the best months. It ranks 2nd of the year and sits inside the peak window of June, May and September.
What month is best for squirrels in New Hampshire?+
June is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through June, May and September, based on 5,942 verified observations.
Which squirrels are you most likely to see in New Hampshire?+
The most-recorded species in New Hampshire are Eastern Chipmunk, Eastern Gray Squirrel and American Red Squirrel, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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