Rabbits in Utah in May
Yes, May is one of the best months to see rabbits in Utah. It is the 2nd busiest month of the year, with 369 of the 2,451 sightings logged across the year (15.1%), 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 Utah
15.1%
of yearly sightings
369
records in May
#2
busiest month of 12
2,451
verified records a year
April 11.7%, May 15.1%, June 16.8%. Busiest month is June at 16.8%.
2,451 verified observations of rabbits in Utah, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When rabbits are recorded in Utah
Peak month
June
412 records (16.8% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 74 | 3% |
| February | 86 | 3.5% |
| March | 165 | 6.7% |
| April | 287 | 11.7% |
| Maypeak | 369 | 15.1% |
| Junepeak | 412 | 16.8% |
| Julypeak | 322 | 13.1% |
| August | 240 | 9.8% |
| September | 202 | 8.2% |
| October | 150 | 6.1% |
| November | 63 | 2.6% |
| December | 81 | 3.3% |
Rabbits you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Desert Cottontail | 693 |
| Mountain Cottontail | 690 |
| Black-tailed Jackrabbit | 490 |
| Snowshoe Hare | 145 |
| European Rabbit | 97 |
| White-tailed Jackrabbit | 30 |
| Pygmy Rabbit | 5 |
In Utah, May carries 15.1% of the year's rabbits sightings, about 6.8 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 (11.7%) into May, and it heads toward June (16.8%) 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 Utah are Desert Cottontail, Mountain Cottontail 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
- Desert Cottontail693 records
- Mountain Cottontail690 records
- Black-tailed Jackrabbit490 records
- Snowshoe Hare145 records
- European Rabbit97 records
- White-tailed Jackrabbit30 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see rabbits in Utah in May?+
Yes. May accounts for 369 of the 2,451 verified rabbits sightings logged in Utah across the year, which is 15.1% of the annual total.
Is May a good time to see rabbits in Utah?+
May is one of the best months. It ranks 2nd of the year and sits inside the peak window of June, May and July.
What month is best for rabbits in Utah?+
June is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through June, May and July, based on 2,451 verified observations.
Which rabbits are you most likely to see in Utah?+
The most-recorded species in Utah are Desert Cottontail, Mountain Cottontail and Black-tailed Jackrabbit, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.