Rabbits in Indiana in July

Yes, July is a good month to see rabbits in Indiana. It is the 4th busiest month of the year, with 386 of the 2,745 sightings logged across the year (14.1%), 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.

Eastern Cottontail photographed in IndianaEastern Cottontail photographed in IndianaMearns's Eastern Cottontail photographed in Indiana
Photos by iNaturalist observers, used under Creative Commons.

Good month for rabbits in Indiana

14.1%

of yearly sightings

386

records in July

#4

busiest month of 12

2,745

verified records a year

June 20.4%, July 14.1%, August 7.9%. Busiest month is June at 20.4%.

Best months: June, May, April

2,745 verified observations of rabbits in Indiana, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.

When rabbits are recorded in Indiana

Peak month

June

561 records (20.4% of the year)

Quietest month

November

28 records

MonthObservationsShare
January371.3%
February411.5%
March1053.8%
Aprilpeak41715.2%
Maypeak54119.7%
Junepeak56120.4%
July38614.1%
August2187.9%
September2499.1%
October1274.6%
November281%
December351.3%

Rabbits you are most likely to see

SpeciesVerified observations
Eastern Cottontail2,692
European Rabbit10

In Indiana, July carries 14.1% of the year's rabbits sightings, about 5.8 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 4th busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.

Activity is easing off from June (20.4%) into July, and it heads toward August (7.9%) after. The busiest month is June (20.4%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.

The rabbits most often recorded in Indiana are Eastern Cottontail and European Rabbit. 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

  • Eastern Cottontail2,692 records
  • European Rabbit10 records
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Frequently asked questions

Can you see rabbits in Indiana in July?+

Yes. July accounts for 386 of the 2,745 verified rabbits sightings logged in Indiana across the year, which is 14.1% of the annual total.

Is July a good time to see rabbits in Indiana?+

July is the 4th busiest month. It is workable, though June and May is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.

What month is best for rabbits in Indiana?+

June is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through June, May and April, based on 2,745 verified observations.

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

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