Rabbits in Alaska in August
Yes, August is a good month to see rabbits in Alaska. It is the 4th busiest month of the year, with 156 of the 1,510 sightings logged across the year (10.3%), 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.
Good month for rabbits in Alaska
10.3%
of yearly sightings
156
records in August
#4
busiest month of 12
1,510
verified records a year
July 13%, August 10.3%, September 4.9%. Busiest month is May at 20.5%.
1,510 verified observations of rabbits in Alaska, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When rabbits are recorded in Alaska
Peak month
May
310 records (20.5% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 45 | 3% |
| February | 58 | 3.8% |
| March | 102 | 6.8% |
| April | 154 | 10.2% |
| Maypeak | 310 | 20.5% |
| Junepeak | 303 | 20.1% |
| Julypeak | 197 | 13% |
| August | 156 | 10.3% |
| September | 74 | 4.9% |
| October | 49 | 3.2% |
| November | 40 | 2.6% |
| December | 22 | 1.5% |
Rabbits you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Snowshoe Hare | 1,263 |
| European Rabbit | 164 |
| Alaskan Hare | 25 |
In Alaska, August carries 10.3% of the year's rabbits sightings, about 2 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 4th busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity is easing off from July (13%) into August, and it heads toward September (4.9%) after. The busiest month is May (20.5%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
The rabbits most often recorded in Alaska are Snowshoe Hare, European Rabbit and Alaskan Hare. Those counts are annual totals rather than a August split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in August itself.
Which rabbits you are most likely to see
- Snowshoe Hare1,263 records
- European Rabbit164 records
- Alaskan Hare25 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see rabbits in Alaska in August?+
Yes. August accounts for 156 of the 1,510 verified rabbits sightings logged in Alaska across the year, which is 10.3% of the annual total.
Is August a good time to see rabbits in Alaska?+
August is the 4th busiest month. It is workable, though May and June is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.
What month is best for rabbits in Alaska?+
May is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through May, June and July, based on 1,510 verified observations.
Which rabbits are you most likely to see in Alaska?+
The most-recorded species in Alaska are Snowshoe Hare, European Rabbit and Alaskan Hare, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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