Rabbits in Arizona in May
Yes, May is one of the best months to see rabbits in Arizona. It is the 2nd busiest month of the year, with 1,773 of the 12,438 sightings logged across the year (14.3%), 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 Arizona
14.3%
of yearly sightings
1,773
records in May
#2
busiest month of 12
12,438
verified records a year
April 15.6%, May 14.3%, June 10.7%. Busiest month is April at 15.6%.
12,438 verified observations of rabbits in Arizona, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When rabbits are recorded in Arizona
Peak month
April
1,936 records (15.6% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 731 | 5.9% |
| February | 803 | 6.5% |
| Marchpeak | 1,446 | 11.6% |
| Aprilpeak | 1,936 | 15.6% |
| Maypeak | 1,773 | 14.3% |
| June | 1,332 | 10.7% |
| July | 1,086 | 8.7% |
| August | 958 | 7.7% |
| September | 624 | 5% |
| October | 504 | 4.1% |
| November | 558 | 4.5% |
| December | 687 | 5.5% |
Rabbits you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Desert Cottontail | 9,222 |
| Black-tailed Jackrabbit | 1,993 |
| Antelope Jackrabbit | 320 |
| Holzner Cottontail | 164 |
| Mountain Cottontail | 51 |
| European Rabbit | 35 |
| Eastern Cottontail | 1 |
In Arizona, May carries 14.3% of the year's rabbits sightings, about 6 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 2nd busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity is easing off from April (15.6%) into May, and it heads toward June (10.7%) 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 Arizona are Desert Cottontail, Black-tailed Jackrabbit and Antelope Jackrabbit. 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
- Desert Cottontail9,222 records
- Black-tailed Jackrabbit1,993 records
- Antelope Jackrabbit320 records
- Holzner Cottontail164 records
- Mountain Cottontail51 records
- European Rabbit35 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see rabbits in Arizona in May?+
Yes. May accounts for 1,773 of the 12,438 verified rabbits sightings logged in Arizona across the year, which is 14.3% of the annual total.
Is May a good time to see rabbits in Arizona?+
May is one of the best months. It ranks 2nd of the year and sits inside the peak window of April, May and March.
What month is best for rabbits in Arizona?+
April is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through April, May and March, based on 12,438 verified observations.
Which rabbits are you most likely to see in Arizona?+
The most-recorded species in Arizona are Desert Cottontail, Black-tailed Jackrabbit and Antelope Jackrabbit, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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