Squirrels in South Carolina in April
Yes, April is one of the best months to see squirrels in South Carolina. It is the 1st busiest month of the year, with 1,004 of the 7,650 sightings logged across the year (13.1%), 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 South Carolina
13.1%
of yearly sightings
1,004
records in April
#1
busiest month of 12
7,650
verified records a year
March 9.7%, April 13.1%, May 12.4%. Busiest month is April at 13.1%.
7,650 verified observations of squirrels in South Carolina, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When squirrels are recorded in South Carolina
Peak month
April
1,004 records (13.1% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 500 | 6.5% |
| February | 469 | 6.1% |
| March | 742 | 9.7% |
| Aprilpeak | 1,004 | 13.1% |
| Maypeak | 950 | 12.4% |
| Junepeak | 758 | 9.9% |
| July | 412 | 5.4% |
| August | 479 | 6.3% |
| September | 450 | 5.9% |
| October | 720 | 9.4% |
| November | 601 | 7.9% |
| December | 565 | 7.4% |
Squirrels you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Eastern Gray Squirrel | 5,743 |
| Eastern Fox Squirrel | 915 |
| Eastern Chipmunk | 505 |
| Groundhog | 352 |
| Southern Flying Squirrel | 86 |
| American Red Squirrel | 1 |
In South Carolina, April carries 13.1% of the year's squirrels sightings, about 4.8 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 March (9.7%) into April, and it heads toward May (12.4%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so April is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.
The squirrels most often recorded in South Carolina are Eastern Gray Squirrel, Eastern Fox Squirrel and Eastern Chipmunk. Those counts are annual totals rather than a April split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in April itself.
Which squirrels you are most likely to see
- Eastern Gray Squirrel5,743 records
- Eastern Fox Squirrel915 records
- Eastern Chipmunk505 records
- Groundhog352 records
- Southern Flying Squirrel86 records
- American Red Squirrel1 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see squirrels in South Carolina in April?+
Yes. April accounts for 1,004 of the 7,650 verified squirrels sightings logged in South Carolina across the year, which is 13.1% of the annual total.
Is April a good time to see squirrels in South Carolina?+
April is one of the best months. It ranks 1st of the year and sits inside the peak window of April, May and June.
What month is best for squirrels in South Carolina?+
April is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through April, May and June, based on 7,650 verified observations.
Which squirrels are you most likely to see in South Carolina?+
The most-recorded species in South Carolina are Eastern Gray Squirrel, Eastern Fox Squirrel and Eastern Chipmunk, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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