Rabbits in Texas in May
Yes, May is one of the best months to see rabbits in Texas. It is the 2nd busiest month of the year, with 6,237 of the 33,864 sightings logged across the year (18.4%), 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 Texas
18.4%
of yearly sightings
6,237
records in May
#2
busiest month of 12
33,864
verified records a year
April 20.9%, May 18.4%, June 13.4%. Busiest month is April at 20.9%.
33,864 verified observations of rabbits in Texas, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When rabbits are recorded in Texas
Peak month
April
7,076 records (20.9% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 1,033 | 3.1% |
| February | 1,355 | 4% |
| March | 2,743 | 8.1% |
| Aprilpeak | 7,076 | 20.9% |
| Maypeak | 6,237 | 18.4% |
| Junepeak | 4,526 | 13.4% |
| July | 3,049 | 9% |
| August | 2,054 | 6.1% |
| September | 1,934 | 5.7% |
| October | 1,485 | 4.4% |
| November | 1,305 | 3.9% |
| December | 1,067 | 3.2% |
Rabbits you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Eastern Cottontail | 21,072 |
| Swamp Rabbit | 3,315 |
| Black-tailed Jackrabbit | 3,208 |
| Desert Cottontail | 1,668 |
| European Rabbit | 168 |
| Holzner Cottontail | 19 |
| Marsh Rabbit | 1 |
In Texas, May carries 18.4% of the year's rabbits sightings, about 10.1 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 easing off from April (20.9%) into May, and it heads toward June (13.4%) 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 Texas are Eastern Cottontail, Swamp Rabbit and Black-tailed Jackrabbit. 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 Cottontail21,072 records
- Swamp Rabbit3,315 records
- Black-tailed Jackrabbit3,208 records
- Desert Cottontail1,668 records
- European Rabbit168 records
- Holzner Cottontail19 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see rabbits in Texas in May?+
Yes. May accounts for 6,237 of the 33,864 verified rabbits sightings logged in Texas across the year, which is 18.4% of the annual total.
Is May a good time to see rabbits in Texas?+
May is one of the best months. It ranks 2nd of the year and sits inside the peak window of April, May and June.
What month is best for rabbits in Texas?+
April is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through April, May and June, based on 33,864 verified observations.
Which rabbits are you most likely to see in Texas?+
The most-recorded species in Texas are Eastern Cottontail, Swamp Rabbit and Black-tailed Jackrabbit, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.