Rabbits in Montana in May
Yes, May is one of the best months to see rabbits in Montana. It is the 3rd busiest month of the year, with 200 of the 1,384 sightings logged across the year (14.5%), 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 Montana
14.5%
of yearly sightings
200
records in May
#3
busiest month of 12
1,384
verified records a year
April 6.4%, May 14.5%, June 20.5%. Busiest month is June at 20.5%.
1,384 verified observations of rabbits in Montana, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When rabbits are recorded in Montana
Peak month
June
284 records (20.5% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 71 | 5.1% |
| February | 53 | 3.8% |
| March | 47 | 3.4% |
| April | 88 | 6.4% |
| Maypeak | 200 | 14.5% |
| Junepeak | 284 | 20.5% |
| Julypeak | 281 | 20.3% |
| August | 168 | 12.1% |
| September | 77 | 5.6% |
| October | 41 | 3% |
| November | 36 | 2.6% |
| December | 38 | 2.7% |
Rabbits you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Mountain Cottontail | 620 |
| Snowshoe Hare | 308 |
| Desert Cottontail | 117 |
| White-tailed Jackrabbit | 90 |
| European Rabbit | 56 |
| Pygmy Rabbit | 6 |
In Montana, May carries 14.5% of the year's rabbits sightings, about 6.2 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 3rd busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity is rising from April (6.4%) into May, and it heads toward June (20.5%) 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 Montana are Mountain Cottontail, Snowshoe Hare and Desert Cottontail. 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
- Mountain Cottontail620 records
- Snowshoe Hare308 records
- Desert Cottontail117 records
- White-tailed Jackrabbit90 records
- European Rabbit56 records
- Pygmy Rabbit6 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see rabbits in Montana in May?+
Yes. May accounts for 200 of the 1,384 verified rabbits sightings logged in Montana across the year, which is 14.5% of the annual total.
Is May a good time to see rabbits in Montana?+
May is one of the best months. It ranks 3rd of the year and sits inside the peak window of June, July and May.
What month is best for rabbits in Montana?+
June is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through June, July and May, based on 1,384 verified observations.
Which rabbits are you most likely to see in Montana?+
The most-recorded species in Montana are Mountain Cottontail, Snowshoe Hare and Desert Cottontail, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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