Rabbits in Florida in June

Yes, June is one of the best months to see rabbits in Florida. It is the 3rd busiest month of the year, with 2,183 of the 17,564 sightings logged across the year (12.4%), based on verified iNaturalist records.

T

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 Florida

12.4%

of yearly sightings

2,183

records in June

#3

busiest month of 12

17,564

verified records a year

May 16.9%, June 12.4%, July 7.7%. Busiest month is April at 18.3%.

Best months: April, May, June

17,564 verified observations of rabbits in Florida, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.

When rabbits are recorded in Florida

Peak month

April

3,222 records (18.3% of the year)

Quietest month

December

575 records

MonthObservationsShare
January7684.4%
February8895.1%
March1,91810.9%
Aprilpeak3,22218.3%
Maypeak2,97116.9%
Junepeak2,18312.4%
July1,3447.7%
August9575.4%
September1,0195.8%
October1,0846.2%
November6343.6%
December5753.3%

Rabbits you are most likely to see

SpeciesVerified observations
Marsh Rabbit9,851
Eastern Cottontail6,785
European Rabbit175
Swamp Rabbit3

In Florida, June carries 12.4% of the year's rabbits sightings, about 4.1 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 easing off from May (16.9%) into June, and it heads toward July (7.7%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so June is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.

The rabbits most often recorded in Florida are Marsh Rabbit, Eastern Cottontail and European Rabbit. Those counts are annual totals rather than a June split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in June itself.

Which rabbits you are most likely to see

  • Marsh Rabbit9,851 records
  • Eastern Cottontail6,785 records
  • European Rabbit175 records
  • Swamp Rabbit3 records
Plan your tripBig Cypress National Preserve

Plan your rabbit trip in Florida

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

Frequently asked questions

Can you see rabbits in Florida in June?+

Yes. June accounts for 2,183 of the 17,564 verified rabbits sightings logged in Florida across the year, which is 12.4% of the annual total.

Is June a good time to see rabbits in Florida?+

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

What month is best for rabbits in Florida?+

April is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through April, May and June, based on 17,564 verified observations.

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

The most-recorded species in Florida are Marsh Rabbit, Eastern Cottontail and European Rabbit, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.