Rabbits in Missouri in May
Yes, May is one of the best months to see rabbits in Missouri. It is the 1st busiest month of the year, with 604 of the 2,814 sightings logged across the year (21.5%), 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 Missouri
21.5%
of yearly sightings
604
records in May
#1
busiest month of 12
2,814
verified records a year
April 18.1%, May 21.5%, June 20.1%. Busiest month is May at 21.5%.
2,814 verified observations of rabbits in Missouri, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When rabbits are recorded in Missouri
Peak month
May
604 records (21.5% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 42 | 1.5% |
| February | 72 | 2.6% |
| March | 128 | 4.5% |
| Aprilpeak | 508 | 18.1% |
| Maypeak | 604 | 21.5% |
| Junepeak | 565 | 20.1% |
| July | 344 | 12.2% |
| August | 242 | 8.6% |
| September | 132 | 4.7% |
| October | 93 | 3.3% |
| November | 52 | 1.8% |
| December | 32 | 1.1% |
Rabbits you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Eastern Cottontail | 2,632 |
| Swamp Rabbit | 15 |
| European Rabbit | 13 |
In Missouri, May carries 21.5% of the year's rabbits sightings, about 13.2 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 (18.1%) into May, and it heads toward June (20.1%) 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 Missouri are Eastern Cottontail, Swamp Rabbit 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 Cottontail2,632 records
- Swamp Rabbit15 records
- European Rabbit13 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see rabbits in Missouri in May?+
Yes. May accounts for 604 of the 2,814 verified rabbits sightings logged in Missouri across the year, which is 21.5% of the annual total.
Is May a good time to see rabbits in Missouri?+
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 Missouri?+
May is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through May, June and April, based on 2,814 verified observations.
Which rabbits are you most likely to see in Missouri?+
The most-recorded species in Missouri are Eastern Cottontail, Swamp Rabbit and European Rabbit, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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