Rabbits in Michigan in May
Yes, May is one of the best months to see rabbits in Michigan. It is the 2nd busiest month of the year, with 973 of the 5,136 sightings logged across the year (18.9%), 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 Michigan
18.9%
of yearly sightings
973
records in May
#2
busiest month of 12
5,136
verified records a year
April 13.3%, May 18.9%, June 21.6%. Busiest month is June at 21.6%.
5,136 verified observations of rabbits in Michigan, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When rabbits are recorded in Michigan
Peak month
June
1,110 records (21.6% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 120 | 2.3% |
| February | 128 | 2.5% |
| March | 241 | 4.7% |
| April | 683 | 13.3% |
| Maypeak | 973 | 18.9% |
| Junepeak | 1,110 | 21.6% |
| Julypeak | 859 | 16.7% |
| August | 443 | 8.6% |
| September | 242 | 4.7% |
| October | 129 | 2.5% |
| November | 100 | 1.9% |
| December | 108 | 2.1% |
Rabbits you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Eastern Cottontail | 4,592 |
| Snowshoe Hare | 357 |
| European Rabbit | 26 |
In Michigan, May carries 18.9% of the year's rabbits sightings, about 10.6 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 (13.3%) into May, and it heads toward June (21.6%) 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 Michigan are Eastern 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
- Eastern Cottontail4,592 records
- Snowshoe Hare357 records
- European Rabbit26 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see rabbits in Michigan in May?+
Yes. May accounts for 973 of the 5,136 verified rabbits sightings logged in Michigan across the year, which is 18.9% of the annual total.
Is May a good time to see rabbits in Michigan?+
May is one of the best months. It ranks 2nd of the year and sits inside the peak window of June, May and July.
What month is best for rabbits in Michigan?+
June is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through June, May and July, based on 5,136 verified observations.
Which rabbits are you most likely to see in Michigan?+
The most-recorded species in Michigan are Eastern Cottontail, Snowshoe Hare and European Rabbit, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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