Rabbits in Idaho in May
Yes, May is one of the best months to see rabbits in Idaho. It is the 2nd busiest month of the year, with 219 of the 1,469 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 Idaho
14.9%
of yearly sightings
219
records in May
#2
busiest month of 12
1,469
verified records a year
April 13.7%, May 14.9%, June 15.7%. Busiest month is June at 15.7%.
1,469 verified observations of rabbits in Idaho, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When rabbits are recorded in Idaho
Peak month
June
230 records (15.7% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 66 | 4.5% |
| February | 63 | 4.3% |
| March | 100 | 6.8% |
| Aprilpeak | 201 | 13.7% |
| Maypeak | 219 | 14.9% |
| Junepeak | 230 | 15.7% |
| July | 173 | 11.8% |
| August | 136 | 9.3% |
| September | 126 | 8.6% |
| October | 73 | 5% |
| November | 45 | 3.1% |
| December | 37 | 2.5% |
Rabbits you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Mountain Cottontail | 665 |
| Snowshoe Hare | 229 |
| European Rabbit | 93 |
| Black-tailed Jackrabbit | 91 |
| White-tailed Jackrabbit | 24 |
| Pygmy Rabbit | 9 |
| Eastern Cottontail | 5 |
| Desert Cottontail | 3 |
In Idaho, 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 2nd busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity is rising from April (13.7%) into May, and it heads toward June (15.7%) 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 Idaho are Mountain Cottontail, Snowshoe Hare and European Rabbit. 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 Cottontail665 records
- Snowshoe Hare229 records
- European Rabbit93 records
- Black-tailed Jackrabbit91 records
- White-tailed Jackrabbit24 records
- Pygmy Rabbit9 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see rabbits in Idaho in May?+
Yes. May accounts for 219 of the 1,469 verified rabbits sightings logged in Idaho across the year, which is 14.9% of the annual total.
Is May a good time to see rabbits in Idaho?+
May is one of the best months. It ranks 2nd of the year and sits inside the peak window of June, May and April.
What month is best for rabbits in Idaho?+
June is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through June, May and April, based on 1,469 verified observations.
Which rabbits are you most likely to see in Idaho?+
The most-recorded species in Idaho are Mountain Cottontail, Snowshoe Hare and European Rabbit, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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