Rabbits in Vermont in May
Yes, May is one of the best months to see rabbits in Vermont. It is the 3rd busiest month of the year, with 281 of the 2,320 sightings logged across the year (12.1%), 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 Vermont
12.1%
of yearly sightings
281
records in May
#3
busiest month of 12
2,320
verified records a year
April 11.7%, May 12.1%, June 12.8%. Busiest month is February at 16.3%.
2,320 verified observations of rabbits in Vermont, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When rabbits are recorded in Vermont
Peak month
February
379 records (16.3% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 166 | 7.2% |
| Februarypeak | 379 | 16.3% |
| March | 170 | 7.3% |
| April | 272 | 11.7% |
| Maypeak | 281 | 12.1% |
| Junepeak | 297 | 12.8% |
| July | 281 | 12.1% |
| August | 132 | 5.7% |
| September | 99 | 4.3% |
| October | 46 | 2% |
| November | 66 | 2.8% |
| December | 131 | 5.6% |
Rabbits you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Eastern Cottontail | 1,113 |
| Snowshoe Hare | 987 |
| New England Cottontail | 1 |
| European Rabbit | 1 |
In Vermont, May carries 12.1% of the year's rabbits sightings, about 3.8 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 3rd busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity holds steady between April and May, and it heads toward June (12.8%) 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 Vermont are Eastern Cottontail, Snowshoe Hare and New England 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 Cottontail1,113 records
- Snowshoe Hare987 records
- New England Cottontail1 records
- European Rabbit1 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see rabbits in Vermont in May?+
Yes. May accounts for 281 of the 2,320 verified rabbits sightings logged in Vermont across the year, which is 12.1% of the annual total.
Is May a good time to see rabbits in Vermont?+
May is one of the best months. It ranks 3rd of the year and sits inside the peak window of February, June and May.
What month is best for rabbits in Vermont?+
February is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through February, June and May, based on 2,320 verified observations.
Which rabbits are you most likely to see in Vermont?+
The most-recorded species in Vermont are Eastern Cottontail, Snowshoe Hare and New England Cottontail, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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