Rabbits in Colorado in May
Yes, May is one of the best months to see rabbits in Colorado. It is the 3rd busiest month of the year, with 1,488 of the 10,013 sightings logged across the year (14.9%), 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 June 28, 2026.
Peak month for rabbits in Colorado
14.9%
of yearly sightings
1,488
records in May
#3
busiest month of 12
10,013
verified records a year
April 11.8%, May 14.9%, June 17.9%. Busiest month is June at 17.9%.
10,013 verified observations of rabbits in Colorado, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When rabbits are recorded in Colorado
Peak month
June
1,789 records (17.9% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 341 | 3.4% |
| February | 268 | 2.7% |
| March | 443 | 4.4% |
| April | 1,184 | 11.8% |
| Maypeak | 1,488 | 14.9% |
| Junepeak | 1,789 | 17.9% |
| Julypeak | 1,579 | 15.8% |
| August | 1,143 | 11.4% |
| September | 726 | 7.3% |
| October | 460 | 4.6% |
| November | 303 | 3% |
| December | 289 | 2.9% |
Rabbits you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Mountain Cottontail | 2,363 |
| Desert Cottontail | 1,916 |
| Eastern Cottontail | 614 |
| Snowshoe Hare | 604 |
| Black-tailed Jackrabbit | 372 |
| White-tailed Jackrabbit | 175 |
| European Rabbit | 32 |
In Colorado, May carries 14.9% of the year's rabbits sightings, about 6.6 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 is rising from April (11.8%) into May, and it heads toward June (17.9%) 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 Colorado are Mountain Cottontail, Desert Cottontail and Eastern Cottontail. 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
- Mountain Cottontail2,363 records
- Desert Cottontail1,916 records
- Eastern Cottontail614 records
- Snowshoe Hare604 records
- Black-tailed Jackrabbit372 records
- White-tailed Jackrabbit175 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see rabbits in Colorado in May?+
Yes. May accounts for 1,488 of the 10,013 verified rabbits sightings logged in Colorado across the year, which is 14.9% of the annual total.
Is May a good time to see rabbits in Colorado?+
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 rabbits in Colorado?+
June is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through June, July and May, based on 10,013 verified observations.
Which rabbits are you most likely to see in Colorado?+
The most-recorded species in Colorado are Mountain Cottontail, Desert Cottontail and Eastern Cottontail, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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