Rabbits in California in July
Yes, July is a good month to see rabbits in California. It is the 5th busiest month of the year, with 5,686 of the 63,869 sightings logged across the year (8.9%), 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.
Good month for rabbits in California
8.9%
of yearly sightings
5,686
records in July
#5
busiest month of 12
63,869
verified records a year
June 12.3%, July 8.9%, August 6.9%. 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, July carries 8.9% of the year's rabbits sightings, about 0.6 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 5th busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity is easing off from June (12.3%) into July, and it heads toward August (6.9%) after. The busiest month is April (14.9%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
The rabbits most often recorded in California are Desert Cottontail, Brush Rabbit and Black-tailed Jackrabbit. Those counts are annual totals rather than a July split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in July 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 July?+
Yes. July accounts for 5,686 of the 63,869 verified rabbits sightings logged in California across the year, which is 8.9% of the annual total.
Is July a good time to see rabbits in California?+
July is the 5th busiest month. It is workable, though April and May is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.
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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