Raccoons in Vermont in June

Yes, June is a good month to see raccoons in Vermont. It is the 4th busiest month of the year, with 222 of the 2,451 sightings logged across the year (9.1%), based on verified iNaturalist records.

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By Tim, founder of Easy Street Markets. I maintain the wildlife database and verify every animal and source myself. Updated July 2, 2026.

Good month for raccoons in Vermont

9.1%

of yearly sightings

222

records in June

#4

busiest month of 12

2,451

verified records a year

May 14.2%, June 9.1%, July 7.2%. Busiest month is April at 15.3%.

Best months: April, May, March

2,451 verified observations of raccoons in Vermont, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.

When raccoons are recorded in Vermont

Peak month

April

374 records (15.3% of the year)

Quietest month

December

101 records

MonthObservationsShare
January1174.8%
February1636.7%
Marchpeak26410.8%
Aprilpeak37415.3%
Maypeak34914.2%
June2229.1%
July1767.2%
August2028.2%
September1867.6%
October1646.7%
November1335.4%
December1014.1%

Raccoons you are most likely to see

SpeciesVerified observations
Common Raccoon2,451

In Vermont, June carries 9.1% of the year's raccoons sightings, about 0.8 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 4th busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.

Activity is easing off from May (14.2%) into June, and it heads toward July (7.2%) after. The busiest month is April (15.3%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.

The raccoons most often recorded in Vermont are Common Raccoon. Those counts are annual totals rather than a June split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in June itself.

Which raccoons you are most likely to see

  • Common Raccoon2,451 records
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Frequently asked questions

Can you see raccoons in Vermont in June?+

Yes. June accounts for 222 of the 2,451 verified raccoons sightings logged in Vermont across the year, which is 9.1% of the annual total.

Is June a good time to see raccoons in Vermont?+

June is the 4th busiest month. It is workable, though April and May is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.

What month is best for raccoons in Vermont?+

April is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through April, May and March, based on 2,451 verified observations.

Which raccoons are you most likely to see in Vermont?+

The most-recorded species in Vermont are Common Raccoon, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.