Raccoons in Ohio in May
Yes, May is one of the best months to see raccoons in Ohio. It is the 1st busiest month of the year, with 920 of the 5,101 sightings logged across the year (18%), 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 Ohio
18%
of yearly sightings
920
records in May
#1
busiest month of 12
5,101
verified records a year
April 14%, May 18%, June 13.5%. Busiest month is May at 18%.
5,101 verified observations of raccoons in Ohio, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When raccoons are recorded in Ohio
Peak month
May
920 records (18% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 194 | 3.8% |
| February | 300 | 5.9% |
| March | 448 | 8.8% |
| Aprilpeak | 714 | 14% |
| Maypeak | 920 | 18% |
| Junepeak | 690 | 13.5% |
| July | 533 | 10.4% |
| August | 319 | 6.3% |
| September | 387 | 7.6% |
| October | 305 | 6% |
| November | 158 | 3.1% |
| December | 133 | 2.6% |
Raccoons you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Common Raccoon | 5,101 |
In Ohio, May carries 18% of the year's raccoons sightings, about 9.7 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 (14%) into May, and it heads toward June (13.5%) 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 Ohio 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 Raccoon5,101 records
Plan your raccoon trip in Ohio
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see raccoons in Ohio in May?+
Yes. May accounts for 920 of the 5,101 verified raccoons sightings logged in Ohio across the year, which is 18% of the annual total.
Is May a good time to see raccoons in Ohio?+
May is one of the best months. It ranks 1st of the year and sits inside the peak window of May, April and June.
What month is best for raccoons in Ohio?+
May is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through May, April and June, based on 5,101 verified observations.
Which raccoons are you most likely to see in Ohio?+
The most-recorded species in Ohio are Common Raccoon, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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