Rabbits in Pennsylvania in May
Yes, May is one of the best months to see rabbits in Pennsylvania. It is the 2nd busiest month of the year, with 1,765 of the 9,192 sightings logged across the year (19.2%), 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 Pennsylvania
19.2%
of yearly sightings
1,765
records in May
#2
busiest month of 12
9,192
verified records a year
April 14.7%, May 19.2%, June 19.7%. Busiest month is June at 19.7%.
9,192 verified observations of rabbits in Pennsylvania, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When rabbits are recorded in Pennsylvania
Peak month
June
1,813 records (19.7% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 242 | 2.6% |
| February | 358 | 3.9% |
| March | 333 | 3.6% |
| Aprilpeak | 1,348 | 14.7% |
| Maypeak | 1,765 | 19.2% |
| Junepeak | 1,813 | 19.7% |
| July | 1,304 | 14.2% |
| August | 666 | 7.2% |
| September | 761 | 8.3% |
| October | 254 | 2.8% |
| November | 187 | 2% |
| December | 161 | 1.8% |
Rabbits you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Eastern Cottontail | 8,839 |
| European Rabbit | 21 |
| Snowshoe Hare | 14 |
| Appalachian Cottontail | 5 |
In Pennsylvania, May carries 19.2% of the year's rabbits sightings, about 10.9 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 (14.7%) into May, and it heads toward June (19.7%) 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 Pennsylvania are Eastern Cottontail, European Rabbit and Snowshoe Hare. 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 Cottontail8,839 records
- European Rabbit21 records
- Snowshoe Hare14 records
- Appalachian Cottontail5 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see rabbits in Pennsylvania in May?+
Yes. May accounts for 1,765 of the 9,192 verified rabbits sightings logged in Pennsylvania across the year, which is 19.2% of the annual total.
Is May a good time to see rabbits in Pennsylvania?+
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 Pennsylvania?+
June is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through June, May and April, based on 9,192 verified observations.
Which rabbits are you most likely to see in Pennsylvania?+
The most-recorded species in Pennsylvania are Eastern Cottontail, European Rabbit and Snowshoe Hare, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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