Rabbits in Iowa in May
Yes, May is one of the best months to see rabbits in Iowa. It is the 1st busiest month of the year, with 288 of the 1,325 sightings logged across the year (21.7%), 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 Iowa
21.7%
of yearly sightings
288
records in May
#1
busiest month of 12
1,325
verified records a year
April 15.2%, May 21.7%, June 21%. Busiest month is May at 21.7%.
1,325 verified observations of rabbits in Iowa, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When rabbits are recorded in Iowa
Peak month
May
288 records (21.7% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 32 | 2.4% |
| February | 21 | 1.6% |
| March | 39 | 2.9% |
| Aprilpeak | 201 | 15.2% |
| Maypeak | 288 | 21.7% |
| Junepeak | 278 | 21% |
| July | 185 | 14% |
| August | 107 | 8.1% |
| September | 87 | 6.6% |
| October | 58 | 4.4% |
| November | 17 | 1.3% |
| December | 12 | 0.9% |
Rabbits you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Eastern Cottontail | 1,291 |
| White-tailed Jackrabbit | 5 |
| European Rabbit | 1 |
In Iowa, May carries 21.7% of the year's rabbits sightings, about 13.4 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 (15.2%) into May, and it heads toward June (21%) 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 Iowa are Eastern Cottontail, White-tailed Jackrabbit 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 Cottontail1,291 records
- White-tailed Jackrabbit5 records
- European Rabbit1 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see rabbits in Iowa in May?+
Yes. May accounts for 288 of the 1,325 verified rabbits sightings logged in Iowa across the year, which is 21.7% of the annual total.
Is May a good time to see rabbits in Iowa?+
May is one of the best months. It ranks 1st of the year and sits inside the peak window of May, June and April.
What month is best for rabbits in Iowa?+
May is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through May, June and April, based on 1,325 verified observations.
Which rabbits are you most likely to see in Iowa?+
The most-recorded species in Iowa are Eastern Cottontail, White-tailed Jackrabbit and European Rabbit, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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