Rabbits in Indiana in May
Yes, May is one of the best months to see rabbits in Indiana. It is the 2nd busiest month of the year, with 541 of the 2,745 sightings logged across the year (19.7%), 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 Indiana
19.7%
of yearly sightings
541
records in May
#2
busiest month of 12
2,745
verified records a year
April 15.2%, May 19.7%, June 20.4%. Busiest month is June at 20.4%.
2,745 verified observations of rabbits in Indiana, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When rabbits are recorded in Indiana
Peak month
June
561 records (20.4% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 37 | 1.3% |
| February | 41 | 1.5% |
| March | 105 | 3.8% |
| Aprilpeak | 417 | 15.2% |
| Maypeak | 541 | 19.7% |
| Junepeak | 561 | 20.4% |
| July | 386 | 14.1% |
| August | 218 | 7.9% |
| September | 249 | 9.1% |
| October | 127 | 4.6% |
| November | 28 | 1% |
| December | 35 | 1.3% |
Rabbits you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Eastern Cottontail | 2,692 |
| European Rabbit | 10 |
In Indiana, May carries 19.7% of the year's rabbits sightings, about 11.4 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 (15.2%) into May, and it heads toward June (20.4%) 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 Indiana are Eastern Cottontail 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
- Eastern Cottontail2,692 records
- European Rabbit10 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see rabbits in Indiana in May?+
Yes. May accounts for 541 of the 2,745 verified rabbits sightings logged in Indiana across the year, which is 19.7% of the annual total.
Is May a good time to see rabbits in Indiana?+
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 Indiana?+
June is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through June, May and April, based on 2,745 verified observations.
Which rabbits are you most likely to see in Indiana?+
The most-recorded species in Indiana are Eastern Cottontail and European Rabbit, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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