Raccoons in New Jersey in May
Yes, May is one of the best months to see raccoons in New Jersey. It is the 1st busiest month of the year, with 253 of the 1,963 sightings logged across the year (12.9%), 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 June 28, 2026.
Peak month for raccoons in New Jersey
12.9%
of yearly sightings
253
records in May
#1
busiest month of 12
1,963
verified records a year
April 11.6%, May 12.9%, June 9.2%. Busiest month is May at 12.9%.
1,963 verified observations of raccoons in New Jersey, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When raccoons are recorded in New Jersey
Peak month
May
253 records (12.9% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 111 | 5.7% |
| February | 115 | 5.9% |
| March | 197 | 10% |
| Aprilpeak | 227 | 11.6% |
| Maypeak | 253 | 12.9% |
| June | 180 | 9.2% |
| July | 152 | 7.7% |
| August | 113 | 5.8% |
| September | 148 | 7.5% |
| Octoberpeak | 201 | 10.2% |
| November | 147 | 7.5% |
| December | 119 | 6.1% |
Raccoons you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Common Raccoon | 1,963 |
In New Jersey, May carries 12.9% of the year's raccoons sightings, about 4.6 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 (11.6%) into May, and it heads toward June (9.2%) 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 Jersey 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 Raccoon1,963 records
Plan your raccoon trip in New Jersey
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see raccoons in New Jersey in May?+
Yes. May accounts for 253 of the 1,963 verified raccoons sightings logged in New Jersey across the year, which is 12.9% of the annual total.
Is May a good time to see raccoons in New Jersey?+
May is one of the best months. It ranks 1st of the year and sits inside the peak window of May, April and October.
What month is best for raccoons in New Jersey?+
May is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through May, April and October, based on 1,963 verified observations.
Which raccoons are you most likely to see in New Jersey?+
The most-recorded species in New Jersey are Common Raccoon, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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