Rabbits in Alaska in May
Yes, May is one of the best months to see rabbits in Alaska. It is the 1st busiest month of the year, with 310 of the 1,510 sightings logged across the year (20.5%), 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 June 28, 2026.
Peak month for rabbits in Alaska
20.5%
of yearly sightings
310
records in May
#1
busiest month of 12
1,510
verified records a year
April 10.2%, May 20.5%, June 20.1%. Busiest month is May at 20.5%.
1,510 verified observations of rabbits in Alaska, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When rabbits are recorded in Alaska
Peak month
May
310 records (20.5% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 45 | 3% |
| February | 58 | 3.8% |
| March | 102 | 6.8% |
| April | 154 | 10.2% |
| Maypeak | 310 | 20.5% |
| Junepeak | 303 | 20.1% |
| Julypeak | 197 | 13% |
| August | 156 | 10.3% |
| September | 74 | 4.9% |
| October | 49 | 3.2% |
| November | 40 | 2.6% |
| December | 22 | 1.5% |
Rabbits you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Snowshoe Hare | 1,263 |
| European Rabbit | 164 |
| Alaskan Hare | 25 |
In Alaska, May carries 20.5% of the year's rabbits sightings, about 12.2 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 (10.2%) into May, and it heads toward June (20.1%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so May is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.
The rabbits most often recorded in Alaska are Snowshoe Hare, European Rabbit and Alaskan Hare. 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 rabbits you are most likely to see
- Snowshoe Hare1,263 records
- European Rabbit164 records
- Alaskan Hare25 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see rabbits in Alaska in May?+
Yes. May accounts for 310 of the 1,510 verified rabbits sightings logged in Alaska across the year, which is 20.5% of the annual total.
Is May a good time to see rabbits in Alaska?+
May is one of the best months. It ranks 1st of the year and sits inside the peak window of May, June and July.
What month is best for rabbits in Alaska?+
May is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through May, June and July, based on 1,510 verified observations.
Which rabbits are you most likely to see in Alaska?+
The most-recorded species in Alaska are Snowshoe Hare, European Rabbit and Alaskan Hare, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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