Rabbits in Virginia in May
Yes, May is one of the best months to see rabbits in Virginia. It is the 2nd busiest month of the year, with 1,434 of the 7,121 sightings logged across the year (20.1%), 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 Virginia
20.1%
of yearly sightings
1,434
records in May
#2
busiest month of 12
7,121
verified records a year
April 16.5%, May 20.1%, June 20.4%. Busiest month is June at 20.4%.
7,121 verified observations of rabbits in Virginia, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When rabbits are recorded in Virginia
Peak month
June
1,454 records (20.4% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 154 | 2.2% |
| February | 150 | 2.1% |
| March | 385 | 5.4% |
| Aprilpeak | 1,174 | 16.5% |
| Maypeak | 1,434 | 20.1% |
| Junepeak | 1,454 | 20.4% |
| July | 1,004 | 14.1% |
| August | 578 | 8.1% |
| September | 351 | 4.9% |
| October | 228 | 3.2% |
| November | 112 | 1.6% |
| December | 97 | 1.4% |
Rabbits you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Eastern Cottontail | 6,598 |
| Marsh Rabbit | 76 |
| Appalachian Cottontail | 70 |
| European Rabbit | 18 |
In Virginia, May carries 20.1% of the year's rabbits sightings, about 11.8 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 (16.5%) into May, and it heads toward June (20.4%) 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 Virginia are Eastern Cottontail, Marsh 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 Cottontail6,598 records
- Marsh Rabbit76 records
- Appalachian Cottontail70 records
- European Rabbit18 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see rabbits in Virginia in May?+
Yes. May accounts for 1,434 of the 7,121 verified rabbits sightings logged in Virginia across the year, which is 20.1% of the annual total.
Is May a good time to see rabbits in Virginia?+
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 Virginia?+
June is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through June, May and April, based on 7,121 verified observations.
Which rabbits are you most likely to see in Virginia?+
The most-recorded species in Virginia are Eastern Cottontail, Marsh Rabbit and Appalachian Cottontail, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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