Raccoons in Washington in October
Yes, October is a good month to see raccoons in Washington. It is the 5th busiest month of the year, with 344 of the 3,811 sightings logged across the year (9%), 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.
Good month for raccoons in Washington
9%
of yearly sightings
344
records in October
#5
busiest month of 12
3,811
verified records a year
September 6.7%, October 9%, November 6%. 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, October carries 9% of the year's raccoons sightings, about 0.7 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 5th busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity is rising from September (6.7%) into October, and it heads toward November (6%) after. The busiest month is June (13.4%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
The raccoons most often recorded in Washington are Common Raccoon. Those counts are annual totals rather than a October split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in October itself.
Which raccoons you are most likely to see
- Common Raccoon3,811 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see raccoons in Washington in October?+
Yes. October accounts for 344 of the 3,811 verified raccoons sightings logged in Washington across the year, which is 9% of the annual total.
Is October a good time to see raccoons in Washington?+
October is the 5th busiest month. It is workable, though June and July is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.
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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