Rabbits in New York in May
Yes, May is one of the best months to see rabbits in New York. It is the 3rd busiest month of the year, with 1,708 of the 9,804 sightings logged across the year (17.4%), 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 York
17.4%
of yearly sightings
1,708
records in May
#3
busiest month of 12
9,804
verified records a year
April 10.8%, May 17.4%, June 21.3%. Busiest month is June at 21.3%.
9,804 verified observations of rabbits in New York, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When rabbits are recorded in New York
Peak month
June
2,092 records (21.3% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 203 | 2.1% |
| February | 297 | 3% |
| March | 337 | 3.4% |
| April | 1,060 | 10.8% |
| Maypeak | 1,708 | 17.4% |
| Junepeak | 2,092 | 21.3% |
| Julypeak | 1,795 | 18.3% |
| August | 1,046 | 10.7% |
| September | 648 | 6.6% |
| October | 306 | 3.1% |
| November | 139 | 1.4% |
| December | 173 | 1.8% |
Rabbits you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Eastern Cottontail | 9,062 |
| Snowshoe Hare | 241 |
| European Rabbit | 40 |
| New England Cottontail | 3 |
In New York, May carries 17.4% of the year's rabbits sightings, about 9.1 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 (10.8%) into May, and it heads toward June (21.3%) 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 York 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 Cottontail9,062 records
- Snowshoe Hare241 records
- European Rabbit40 records
- New England Cottontail3 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see rabbits in New York in May?+
Yes. May accounts for 1,708 of the 9,804 verified rabbits sightings logged in New York across the year, which is 17.4% of the annual total.
Is May a good time to see rabbits in New York?+
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 New York?+
June is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through June, July and May, based on 9,804 verified observations.
Which rabbits are you most likely to see in New York?+
The most-recorded species in New York are Eastern Cottontail, Snowshoe Hare and European Rabbit, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.