Rabbits in Colorado in August
Yes, August is a good month to see rabbits in Colorado. It is the 5th busiest month of the year, with 1,143 of the 10,013 sightings logged across the year (11.4%), 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 Colorado
11.4%
of yearly sightings
1,143
records in August
#5
busiest month of 12
10,013
verified records a year
July 15.8%, August 11.4%, September 7.3%. Busiest month is June at 17.9%.
10,013 verified observations of rabbits in Colorado, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When rabbits are recorded in Colorado
Peak month
June
1,789 records (17.9% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 341 | 3.4% |
| February | 268 | 2.7% |
| March | 443 | 4.4% |
| April | 1,184 | 11.8% |
| Maypeak | 1,488 | 14.9% |
| Junepeak | 1,789 | 17.9% |
| Julypeak | 1,579 | 15.8% |
| August | 1,143 | 11.4% |
| September | 726 | 7.3% |
| October | 460 | 4.6% |
| November | 303 | 3% |
| December | 289 | 2.9% |
Rabbits you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Mountain Cottontail | 2,363 |
| Desert Cottontail | 1,916 |
| Eastern Cottontail | 614 |
| Snowshoe Hare | 604 |
| Black-tailed Jackrabbit | 372 |
| White-tailed Jackrabbit | 175 |
| European Rabbit | 32 |
In Colorado, August carries 11.4% of the year's rabbits sightings, about 3.1 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 July (15.8%) into August, and it heads toward September (7.3%) after. The busiest month is June (17.9%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
The rabbits most often recorded in Colorado are Mountain Cottontail, Desert Cottontail and Eastern Cottontail. 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
- Mountain Cottontail2,363 records
- Desert Cottontail1,916 records
- Eastern Cottontail614 records
- Snowshoe Hare604 records
- Black-tailed Jackrabbit372 records
- White-tailed Jackrabbit175 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see rabbits in Colorado in August?+
Yes. August accounts for 1,143 of the 10,013 verified rabbits sightings logged in Colorado across the year, which is 11.4% of the annual total.
Is August a good time to see rabbits in Colorado?+
August is the 5th busiest month. It is workable, though June and July is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.
What month is best for rabbits in Colorado?+
June is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through June, July and May, based on 10,013 verified observations.
Which rabbits are you most likely to see in Colorado?+
The most-recorded species in Colorado are Mountain Cottontail, Desert Cottontail and Eastern Cottontail, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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