Raccoons in Wisconsin in May
Yes, May is one of the best months to see raccoons in Wisconsin. It is the 1st busiest month of the year, with 310 of the 1,964 sightings logged across the year (15.8%), 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 Wisconsin
15.8%
of yearly sightings
310
records in May
#1
busiest month of 12
1,964
verified records a year
April 12.1%, May 15.8%, June 15.5%. Busiest month is May at 15.8%.
1,964 verified observations of raccoons in Wisconsin, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When raccoons are recorded in Wisconsin
Peak month
May
310 records (15.8% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 87 | 4.4% |
| February | 94 | 4.8% |
| March | 155 | 7.9% |
| Aprilpeak | 238 | 12.1% |
| Maypeak | 310 | 15.8% |
| Junepeak | 305 | 15.5% |
| July | 191 | 9.7% |
| August | 146 | 7.4% |
| September | 170 | 8.7% |
| October | 132 | 6.7% |
| November | 73 | 3.7% |
| December | 63 | 3.2% |
Raccoons you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Common Raccoon | 1,964 |
In Wisconsin, May carries 15.8% of the year's raccoons sightings, about 7.5 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 April (12.1%) into May, and it heads toward June (15.5%) 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 Wisconsin 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 Raccoon1,964 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see raccoons in Wisconsin in May?+
Yes. May accounts for 310 of the 1,964 verified raccoons sightings logged in Wisconsin across the year, which is 15.8% of the annual total.
Is May a good time to see raccoons in Wisconsin?+
May is one of the best months. It ranks 1st of the year and sits inside the peak window of May, June and April.
What month is best for raccoons in Wisconsin?+
May is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through May, June and April, based on 1,964 verified observations.
Which raccoons are you most likely to see in Wisconsin?+
The most-recorded species in Wisconsin are Common Raccoon, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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