Raccoons in South Carolina in May
Yes, May is one of the best months to see raccoons in South Carolina. It is the 2nd busiest month of the year, with 149 of the 1,464 sightings logged across the year (10.2%), 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 South Carolina
10.2%
of yearly sightings
149
records in May
#2
busiest month of 12
1,464
verified records a year
April 9%, May 10.2%, June 11.3%. Busiest month is June at 11.3%.
1,464 verified observations of raccoons in South Carolina, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When raccoons are recorded in South Carolina
Peak month
June
165 records (11.3% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 119 | 8.1% |
| February | 115 | 7.9% |
| March | 134 | 9.2% |
| April | 132 | 9% |
| Maypeak | 149 | 10.2% |
| Junepeak | 165 | 11.3% |
| July | 87 | 5.9% |
| August | 108 | 7.4% |
| September | 99 | 6.8% |
| October | 113 | 7.7% |
| Novemberpeak | 148 | 10.1% |
| December | 95 | 6.5% |
Raccoons you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Common Raccoon | 1,464 |
In South Carolina, May carries 10.2% of the year's raccoons sightings, about 1.9 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%) into May, and it heads toward June (11.3%) 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 South Carolina 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 Raccoon1,464 records
Plan your raccoon trip in South Carolina
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see raccoons in South Carolina in May?+
Yes. May accounts for 149 of the 1,464 verified raccoons sightings logged in South Carolina across the year, which is 10.2% of the annual total.
Is May a good time to see raccoons in South Carolina?+
May is one of the best months. It ranks 2nd of the year and sits inside the peak window of June, May and November.
What month is best for raccoons in South Carolina?+
June is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through June, May and November, based on 1,464 verified observations.
Which raccoons are you most likely to see in South Carolina?+
The most-recorded species in South Carolina are Common Raccoon, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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