Raccoons in Virginia in April
Yes, April is one of the best months to see raccoons in Virginia. It is the 1st busiest month of the year, with 633 of the 4,599 sightings logged across the year (13.8%), 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 Virginia
13.8%
of yearly sightings
633
records in April
#1
busiest month of 12
4,599
verified records a year
March 11.7%, April 13.8%, May 10.5%. Busiest month is April at 13.8%.
4,599 verified observations of raccoons in Virginia, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When raccoons are recorded in Virginia
Peak month
April
633 records (13.8% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 319 | 6.9% |
| February | 422 | 9.2% |
| Marchpeak | 536 | 11.7% |
| Aprilpeak | 633 | 13.8% |
| Maypeak | 485 | 10.5% |
| June | 482 | 10.5% |
| July | 309 | 6.7% |
| August | 230 | 5% |
| September | 276 | 6% |
| October | 307 | 6.7% |
| November | 290 | 6.3% |
| December | 310 | 6.7% |
Raccoons you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Common Raccoon | 4,599 |
In Virginia, April carries 13.8% of the year's raccoons sightings, about 5.5 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 (11.7%) into April, and it heads toward May (10.5%) 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 Virginia 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 Raccoon4,599 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see raccoons in Virginia in April?+
Yes. April accounts for 633 of the 4,599 verified raccoons sightings logged in Virginia across the year, which is 13.8% of the annual total.
Is April a good time to see raccoons in Virginia?+
April is one of the best months. It ranks 1st of the year and sits inside the peak window of April, March and May.
What month is best for raccoons in Virginia?+
April is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through April, March and May, based on 4,599 verified observations.
Which raccoons are you most likely to see in Virginia?+
The most-recorded species in Virginia are Common Raccoon, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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