Raccoons in Washington in May
Yes, May is one of the best months to see raccoons in Washington. It is the 3rd busiest month of the year, with 409 of the 3,811 sightings logged across the year (10.7%), 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 Washington
10.7%
of yearly sightings
409
records in May
#3
busiest month of 12
3,811
verified records a year
April 9.9%, May 10.7%, June 13.4%. Busiest month is June at 13.4%.
3,811 verified observations of raccoons in Washington, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When raccoons are recorded in Washington
Peak month
June
512 records (13.4% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 251 | 6.6% |
| February | 264 | 6.9% |
| March | 234 | 6.1% |
| April | 378 | 9.9% |
| Maypeak | 409 | 10.7% |
| Junepeak | 512 | 13.4% |
| Julypeak | 441 | 11.6% |
| August | 273 | 7.2% |
| September | 257 | 6.7% |
| October | 344 | 9% |
| November | 227 | 6% |
| December | 221 | 5.8% |
Raccoons you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Common Raccoon | 3,811 |
In Washington, May carries 10.7% of the year's raccoons sightings, about 2.4 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 3rd busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity holds steady between April and May, and it heads toward June (13.4%) 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 Washington 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 Raccoon3,811 records
Plan your raccoon trip in Washington
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see raccoons in Washington in May?+
Yes. May accounts for 409 of the 3,811 verified raccoons sightings logged in Washington across the year, which is 10.7% of the annual total.
Is May a good time to see raccoons in Washington?+
May is one of the best months. It ranks 3rd of the year and sits inside the peak window of June, July and May.
What month is best for raccoons in Washington?+
June is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through June, July and May, based on 3,811 verified observations.
Which raccoons are you most likely to see in Washington?+
The most-recorded species in Washington are Common Raccoon, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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