Raccoons in Tennessee in May
Yes, May is one of the best months to see raccoons in Tennessee. It is the 2nd busiest month of the year, with 228 of the 1,996 sightings logged across the year (11.4%), 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 raccoons in Tennessee
11.4%
of yearly sightings
228
records in May
#2
busiest month of 12
1,996
verified records a year
April 9.4%, May 11.4%, June 11.5%. Busiest month is June at 11.5%.
1,996 verified observations of raccoons in Tennessee, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When raccoons are recorded in Tennessee
Peak month
June
230 records (11.5% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 141 | 7.1% |
| February | 213 | 10.7% |
| Marchpeak | 218 | 10.9% |
| April | 188 | 9.4% |
| Maypeak | 228 | 11.4% |
| Junepeak | 230 | 11.5% |
| July | 167 | 8.4% |
| August | 140 | 7% |
| September | 114 | 5.7% |
| October | 117 | 5.9% |
| November | 91 | 4.6% |
| December | 149 | 7.5% |
Raccoons you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Common Raccoon | 1,996 |
In Tennessee, May carries 11.4% of the year's raccoons sightings, about 3.1 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 (9.4%) into May, and it heads toward June (11.5%) 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 Tennessee 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 Raccoon1,996 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see raccoons in Tennessee in May?+
Yes. May accounts for 228 of the 1,996 verified raccoons sightings logged in Tennessee across the year, which is 11.4% of the annual total.
Is May a good time to see raccoons in Tennessee?+
May is one of the best months. It ranks 2nd of the year and sits inside the peak window of June, May and March.
What month is best for raccoons in Tennessee?+
June is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through June, May and March, based on 1,996 verified observations.
Which raccoons are you most likely to see in Tennessee?+
The most-recorded species in Tennessee are Common Raccoon, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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