Rabbits in Arizona in March

Yes, March is one of the best months to see rabbits in Arizona. It is the 3rd busiest month of the year, with 1,446 of the 12,438 sightings logged across the year (11.6%), based on verified iNaturalist records.

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By Tim, founder of Easy Street Markets. I maintain the wildlife database and verify every animal and source myself. Updated June 28, 2026.

Desert Cottontail photographed in ArizonaDesert Cottontail photographed in ArizonaBlack-tailed Jackrabbit photographed in Arizona
Photos by iNaturalist observers, used under Creative Commons.

Peak month for rabbits in Arizona

11.6%

of yearly sightings

1,446

records in March

#3

busiest month of 12

12,438

verified records a year

February 6.5%, March 11.6%, April 15.6%. Busiest month is April at 15.6%.

Best months: April, May, March

12,438 verified observations of rabbits in Arizona, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.

When rabbits are recorded in Arizona

Peak month

April

1,936 records (15.6% of the year)

Quietest month

October

504 records

MonthObservationsShare
January7315.9%
February8036.5%
Marchpeak1,44611.6%
Aprilpeak1,93615.6%
Maypeak1,77314.3%
June1,33210.7%
July1,0868.7%
August9587.7%
September6245%
October5044.1%
November5584.5%
December6875.5%

Rabbits you are most likely to see

SpeciesVerified observations
Desert Cottontail9,222
Black-tailed Jackrabbit1,993
Antelope Jackrabbit320
Holzner Cottontail164
Mountain Cottontail51
European Rabbit35
Eastern Cottontail1

In Arizona, March carries 11.6% of the year's rabbits sightings, about 3.3 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 is rising from February (6.5%) into March, and it heads toward April (15.6%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so March is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.

The rabbits most often recorded in Arizona are Desert Cottontail, Black-tailed Jackrabbit and Antelope Jackrabbit. Those counts are annual totals rather than a March split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in March itself.

Which rabbits you are most likely to see

  • Desert Cottontail9,222 records
  • Black-tailed Jackrabbit1,993 records
  • Antelope Jackrabbit320 records
  • Holzner Cottontail164 records
  • Mountain Cottontail51 records
  • European Rabbit35 records
Plan your tripChiricahua National Monument

Plan your rabbit trip in Arizona

Start with live tours near Chiricahua National Monument, then compare a nearby stay and a broader wildlife backup before you lock in the trip.

Frequently asked questions

Can you see rabbits in Arizona in March?+

Yes. March accounts for 1,446 of the 12,438 verified rabbits sightings logged in Arizona across the year, which is 11.6% of the annual total.

Is March a good time to see rabbits in Arizona?+

March is one of the best months. It ranks 3rd of the year and sits inside the peak window of April, May and March.

What month is best for rabbits in Arizona?+

April is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through April, May and March, based on 12,438 verified observations.

Which rabbits are you most likely to see in Arizona?+

The most-recorded species in Arizona are Desert Cottontail, Black-tailed Jackrabbit and Antelope Jackrabbit, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.