Raccoons in Vermont in May
Yes, May is one of the best months to see raccoons in Vermont. It is the 2nd busiest month of the year, with 349 of the 2,451 sightings logged across the year (14.2%), 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 July 2, 2026.
Peak month for raccoons in Vermont
14.2%
of yearly sightings
349
records in May
#2
busiest month of 12
2,451
verified records a year
April 15.3%, May 14.2%, June 9.1%. Busiest month is April at 15.3%.
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)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 117 | 4.8% |
| February | 163 | 6.7% |
| Marchpeak | 264 | 10.8% |
| Aprilpeak | 374 | 15.3% |
| Maypeak | 349 | 14.2% |
| June | 222 | 9.1% |
| July | 176 | 7.2% |
| August | 202 | 8.2% |
| September | 186 | 7.6% |
| October | 164 | 6.7% |
| November | 133 | 5.4% |
| December | 101 | 4.1% |
Raccoons you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Common Raccoon | 2,451 |
In Vermont, May carries 14.2% of the year's raccoons sightings, about 5.9 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 easing off from April (15.3%) into May, and it heads toward June (9.1%) 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 Vermont 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 Raccoon2,451 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see raccoons in Vermont in May?+
Yes. May accounts for 349 of the 2,451 verified raccoons sightings logged in Vermont across the year, which is 14.2% of the annual total.
Is May a good time to see raccoons in Vermont?+
May is one of the best months. It ranks 2nd of the year and sits inside the peak window of April, May and March.
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.
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