Rabbits in Tennessee in May
Yes, May is one of the best months to see rabbits in Tennessee. It is the 1st busiest month of the year, with 650 of the 3,007 sightings logged across the year (21.6%), 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 July 2, 2026.
Peak month for rabbits in Tennessee
21.6%
of yearly sightings
650
records in May
#1
busiest month of 12
3,007
verified records a year
April 17.6%, May 21.6%, June 19.4%. Busiest month is May at 21.6%.
3,007 verified observations of rabbits in Tennessee, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When rabbits are recorded in Tennessee
Peak month
May
650 records (21.6% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 45 | 1.5% |
| February | 80 | 2.7% |
| March | 192 | 6.4% |
| Aprilpeak | 529 | 17.6% |
| Maypeak | 650 | 21.6% |
| Junepeak | 584 | 19.4% |
| July | 399 | 13.3% |
| August | 227 | 7.5% |
| September | 144 | 4.8% |
| October | 80 | 2.7% |
| November | 44 | 1.5% |
| December | 33 | 1.1% |
Rabbits you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Eastern Cottontail | 2,643 |
| Swamp Rabbit | 43 |
| Appalachian Cottontail | 34 |
| European Rabbit | 8 |
In Tennessee, May carries 21.6% of the year's rabbits sightings, about 13.3 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 1st busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity is rising from April (17.6%) into May, and it heads toward June (19.4%) 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 Tennessee are Eastern Cottontail, Swamp 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 Cottontail2,643 records
- Swamp Rabbit43 records
- Appalachian Cottontail34 records
- European Rabbit8 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see rabbits in Tennessee in May?+
Yes. May accounts for 650 of the 3,007 verified rabbits sightings logged in Tennessee across the year, which is 21.6% of the annual total.
Is May a good time to see rabbits in Tennessee?+
May is one of the best months. It ranks 1st of the year and sits inside the peak window of May, June and April.
What month is best for rabbits in Tennessee?+
May is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through May, June and April, based on 3,007 verified observations.
Which rabbits are you most likely to see in Tennessee?+
The most-recorded species in Tennessee are Eastern Cottontail, Swamp Rabbit and Appalachian Cottontail, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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