Rabbits in North Carolina in May
Yes, May is one of the best months to see rabbits in North Carolina. It is the 2nd busiest month of the year, with 1,747 of the 8,679 sightings logged across the year (20.1%), 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 North Carolina
20.1%
of yearly sightings
1,747
records in May
#2
busiest month of 12
8,679
verified records a year
April 15.5%, May 20.1%, June 20.8%. Busiest month is June at 20.8%.
8,679 verified observations of rabbits in North Carolina, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When rabbits are recorded in North Carolina
Peak month
June
1,806 records (20.8% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 228 | 2.6% |
| February | 305 | 3.5% |
| March | 485 | 5.6% |
| Aprilpeak | 1,345 | 15.5% |
| Maypeak | 1,747 | 20.1% |
| Junepeak | 1,806 | 20.8% |
| July | 1,030 | 11.9% |
| August | 629 | 7.2% |
| September | 477 | 5.5% |
| October | 275 | 3.2% |
| November | 193 | 2.2% |
| December | 159 | 1.8% |
Rabbits you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Eastern Cottontail | 7,212 |
| Marsh Rabbit | 563 |
| Appalachian Cottontail | 122 |
| European Rabbit | 28 |
| Swamp Rabbit | 2 |
In North Carolina, May carries 20.1% of the year's rabbits sightings, about 11.8 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 (15.5%) into May, and it heads toward June (20.8%) 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 North Carolina are Eastern Cottontail, Marsh Rabbit and Appalachian 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
- Eastern Cottontail7,212 records
- Marsh Rabbit563 records
- Appalachian Cottontail122 records
- European Rabbit28 records
- Swamp Rabbit2 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see rabbits in North Carolina in May?+
Yes. May accounts for 1,747 of the 8,679 verified rabbits sightings logged in North Carolina across the year, which is 20.1% of the annual total.
Is May a good time to see rabbits in North Carolina?+
May is one of the best months. It ranks 2nd of the year and sits inside the peak window of June, May and April.
What month is best for rabbits in North Carolina?+
June is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through June, May and April, based on 8,679 verified observations.
Which rabbits are you most likely to see in North Carolina?+
The most-recorded species in North Carolina are Eastern Cottontail, Marsh Rabbit and Appalachian Cottontail, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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