Raccoons in Texas in April
Yes, April is one of the best months to see raccoons in Texas. It is the 1st busiest month of the year, with 3,103 of the 26,239 sightings logged across the year (11.8%), 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 Texas
11.8%
of yearly sightings
3,103
records in April
#1
busiest month of 12
26,239
verified records a year
March 10.3%, April 11.8%, May 8.1%. Busiest month is April at 11.8%.
26,239 verified observations of raccoons in Texas, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When raccoons are recorded in Texas
Peak month
April
3,103 records (11.8% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 2,174 | 8.3% |
| February | 2,444 | 9.3% |
| Marchpeak | 2,711 | 10.3% |
| Aprilpeak | 3,103 | 11.8% |
| May | 2,131 | 8.1% |
| June | 1,698 | 6.5% |
| July | 1,530 | 5.8% |
| August | 1,600 | 6.1% |
| September | 2,077 | 7.9% |
| Octoberpeak | 2,460 | 9.4% |
| November | 2,275 | 8.7% |
| December | 2,036 | 7.8% |
Raccoons you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Common Raccoon | 26,239 |
In Texas, April carries 11.8% of the year's raccoons sightings, about 3.5 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 (10.3%) into April, and it heads toward May (8.1%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so April is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.
The raccoons most often recorded in Texas are Common Raccoon. 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 raccoons you are most likely to see
- Common Raccoon26,239 records
Plan your raccoon trip in Texas
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see raccoons in Texas in April?+
Yes. April accounts for 3,103 of the 26,239 verified raccoons sightings logged in Texas across the year, which is 11.8% of the annual total.
Is April a good time to see raccoons in Texas?+
April is one of the best months. It ranks 1st of the year and sits inside the peak window of April, March and October.
What month is best for raccoons in Texas?+
April is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through April, March and October, based on 26,239 verified observations.
Which raccoons are you most likely to see in Texas?+
The most-recorded species in Texas are Common Raccoon, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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