Rabbits in New Jersey in May
Yes, May is one of the best months to see rabbits in New Jersey. It is the 2nd busiest month of the year, with 981 of the 4,849 sightings logged across the year (20.2%), 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 New Jersey
20.2%
of yearly sightings
981
records in May
#2
busiest month of 12
4,849
verified records a year
April 10.6%, May 20.2%, June 20.9%. Busiest month is June at 20.9%.
4,849 verified observations of rabbits in New Jersey, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When rabbits are recorded in New Jersey
Peak month
June
1,013 records (20.9% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 65 | 1.3% |
| February | 61 | 1.3% |
| March | 183 | 3.8% |
| April | 512 | 10.6% |
| Maypeak | 981 | 20.2% |
| Junepeak | 1,013 | 20.9% |
| Julypeak | 809 | 16.7% |
| August | 519 | 10.7% |
| September | 356 | 7.3% |
| October | 173 | 3.6% |
| November | 85 | 1.8% |
| December | 92 | 1.9% |
Rabbits you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Eastern Cottontail | 4,734 |
| European Rabbit | 9 |
In New Jersey, May carries 20.2% of the year's rabbits sightings, about 11.9 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 (10.6%) into May, and it heads toward June (20.9%) 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 New Jersey are Eastern Cottontail 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 Cottontail4,734 records
- European Rabbit9 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see rabbits in New Jersey in May?+
Yes. May accounts for 981 of the 4,849 verified rabbits sightings logged in New Jersey across the year, which is 20.2% of the annual total.
Is May a good time to see rabbits in New Jersey?+
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 New Jersey?+
June is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through June, May and July, based on 4,849 verified observations.
Which rabbits are you most likely to see in New Jersey?+
The most-recorded species in New Jersey are Eastern Cottontail and European Rabbit, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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