Rabbits in South Carolina in May
Yes, May is one of the best months to see rabbits in South Carolina. It is the 2nd busiest month of the year, with 268 of the 1,254 sightings logged across the year (21.4%), 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 South Carolina
21.4%
of yearly sightings
268
records in May
#2
busiest month of 12
1,254
verified records a year
April 13.6%, May 21.4%, June 22.8%. Busiest month is June at 22.8%.
1,254 verified observations of rabbits in South Carolina, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When rabbits are recorded in South Carolina
Peak month
June
286 records (22.8% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 26 | 2.1% |
| February | 33 | 2.6% |
| March | 68 | 5.4% |
| Aprilpeak | 170 | 13.6% |
| Maypeak | 268 | 21.4% |
| Junepeak | 286 | 22.8% |
| July | 154 | 12.3% |
| August | 98 | 7.8% |
| September | 53 | 4.2% |
| October | 43 | 3.4% |
| November | 29 | 2.3% |
| December | 26 | 2.1% |
Rabbits you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Eastern Cottontail | 741 |
| Marsh Rabbit | 300 |
| European Rabbit | 13 |
| Swamp Rabbit | 5 |
| Appalachian Cottontail | 1 |
| Hares and Jackrabbits | 1 |
In South Carolina, May carries 21.4% of the year's rabbits sightings, about 13.1 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 (13.6%) into May, and it heads toward June (22.8%) 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 South Carolina are Eastern Cottontail, Marsh Rabbit 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 Cottontail741 records
- Marsh Rabbit300 records
- European Rabbit13 records
- Swamp Rabbit5 records
- Appalachian Cottontail1 records
- Hares and Jackrabbits1 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see rabbits in South Carolina in May?+
Yes. May accounts for 268 of the 1,254 verified rabbits sightings logged in South Carolina across the year, which is 21.4% of the annual total.
Is May a good time to see rabbits in South 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 South Carolina?+
June is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through June, May and April, based on 1,254 verified observations.
Which rabbits are you most likely to see in South Carolina?+
The most-recorded species in South Carolina are Eastern Cottontail, Marsh Rabbit and European Rabbit, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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