Rabbits in California in April
Yes, April is one of the best months to see rabbits in California. It is the 1st busiest month of the year, with 9,520 of the 63,869 sightings logged across the year (14.9%), 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 California
14.9%
of yearly sightings
9,520
records in April
#1
busiest month of 12
63,869
verified records a year
March 10.3%, April 14.9%, May 14.6%. Busiest month is April at 14.9%.
63,869 verified observations of rabbits in California, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When rabbits are recorded in California
Peak month
April
9,520 records (14.9% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 3,594 | 5.6% |
| February | 4,362 | 6.8% |
| March | 6,591 | 10.3% |
| Aprilpeak | 9,520 | 14.9% |
| Maypeak | 9,302 | 14.6% |
| Junepeak | 7,858 | 12.3% |
| July | 5,686 | 8.9% |
| August | 4,411 | 6.9% |
| September | 4,098 | 6.4% |
| October | 3,162 | 5% |
| November | 2,755 | 4.3% |
| December | 2,530 | 4% |
Rabbits you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Desert Cottontail | 32,789 |
| Brush Rabbit | 12,298 |
| Black-tailed Jackrabbit | 11,964 |
| European Rabbit | 413 |
| Mountain Cottontail | 350 |
| White-tailed Jackrabbit | 182 |
| Snowshoe Hare | 174 |
| Pygmy Rabbit | 5 |
In California, April carries 14.9% of the year's rabbits sightings, about 6.6 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 1st busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity is rising from March (10.3%) into April, and it heads toward May (14.6%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so April is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.
The rabbits most often recorded in California are Desert Cottontail, Brush Rabbit and Black-tailed Jackrabbit. Those counts are annual totals rather than a April split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in April itself.
Which rabbits you are most likely to see
- Desert Cottontail32,789 records
- Brush Rabbit12,298 records
- Black-tailed Jackrabbit11,964 records
- European Rabbit413 records
- Mountain Cottontail350 records
- White-tailed Jackrabbit182 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see rabbits in California in April?+
Yes. April accounts for 9,520 of the 63,869 verified rabbits sightings logged in California across the year, which is 14.9% of the annual total.
Is April a good time to see rabbits in California?+
April is one of the best months. It ranks 1st of the year and sits inside the peak window of April, May and June.
What month is best for rabbits in California?+
April is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through April, May and June, based on 63,869 verified observations.
Which rabbits are you most likely to see in California?+
The most-recorded species in California are Desert Cottontail, Brush Rabbit and Black-tailed Jackrabbit, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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