Rabbits in Minnesota in May
Yes, May is one of the best months to see rabbits in Minnesota. It is the 1st busiest month of the year, with 1,071 of the 6,195 sightings logged across the year (17.3%), 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 Minnesota
17.3%
of yearly sightings
1,071
records in May
#1
busiest month of 12
6,195
verified records a year
April 12.9%, May 17.3%, June 15.9%. Busiest month is May at 17.3%.
6,195 verified observations of rabbits in Minnesota, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When rabbits are recorded in Minnesota
Peak month
May
1,071 records (17.3% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 396 | 6.4% |
| February | 405 | 6.5% |
| March | 349 | 5.6% |
| April | 802 | 12.9% |
| Maypeak | 1,071 | 17.3% |
| Junepeak | 988 | 15.9% |
| Julypeak | 819 | 13.2% |
| August | 457 | 7.4% |
| September | 275 | 4.4% |
| October | 170 | 2.7% |
| November | 179 | 2.9% |
| December | 284 | 4.6% |
Rabbits you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Eastern Cottontail | 4,805 |
| Snowshoe Hare | 1,169 |
| White-tailed Jackrabbit | 48 |
| European Rabbit | 3 |
In Minnesota, May carries 17.3% of the year's rabbits sightings, about 9 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 (12.9%) into May, and it heads toward June (15.9%) 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 Minnesota are Eastern Cottontail, Snowshoe Hare and White-tailed Jackrabbit. 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 Cottontail4,805 records
- Snowshoe Hare1,169 records
- White-tailed Jackrabbit48 records
- European Rabbit3 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see rabbits in Minnesota in May?+
Yes. May accounts for 1,071 of the 6,195 verified rabbits sightings logged in Minnesota across the year, which is 17.3% of the annual total.
Is May a good time to see rabbits in Minnesota?+
May is one of the best months. It ranks 1st of the year and sits inside the peak window of May, June and July.
What month is best for rabbits in Minnesota?+
May is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through May, June and July, based on 6,195 verified observations.
Which rabbits are you most likely to see in Minnesota?+
The most-recorded species in Minnesota are Eastern Cottontail, Snowshoe Hare and White-tailed Jackrabbit, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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