Rabbits in Maine in July

Yes, July is one of the best months to see rabbits in Maine. It is the 2nd busiest month of the year, with 185 of the 984 sightings logged across the year (18.8%), 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.

New England Cottontail photographed in MaineSnowshoe Hare photographed in MaineNew England Cottontail photographed in Maine
Photos by iNaturalist observers, used under Creative Commons.

Peak month for rabbits in Maine

18.8%

of yearly sightings

185

records in July

#2

busiest month of 12

984

verified records a year

June 21.1%, July 18.8%, August 11.2%. Busiest month is June at 21.1%.

Best months: June, July, MayPeak season right now

984 verified observations of rabbits in Maine, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.

When rabbits are recorded in Maine

Peak month

June

208 records (21.1% of the year)

Quietest month

November

16 records

MonthObservationsShare
January555.6%
February686.9%
March262.6%
April565.7%
Maypeak13113.3%
Junepeak20821.1%
Julypeak18518.8%
August11011.2%
September515.2%
October292.9%
November161.6%
December495%

Rabbits you are most likely to see

SpeciesVerified observations
Snowshoe Hare802
Eastern Cottontail56
New England Cottontail43
European Rabbit5

In Maine, July carries 18.8% of the year's rabbits sightings, about 10.5 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 2nd busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.

Activity is easing off from June (21.1%) into July, and it heads toward August (11.2%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so July is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.

The rabbits most often recorded in Maine are Snowshoe Hare, Eastern Cottontail and New England Cottontail. 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

  • Snowshoe Hare802 records
  • Eastern Cottontail56 records
  • New England Cottontail43 records
  • European Rabbit5 records
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Plan your rabbit trip in Maine

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Frequently asked questions

Can you see rabbits in Maine in July?+

Yes. July accounts for 185 of the 984 verified rabbits sightings logged in Maine across the year, which is 18.8% of the annual total.

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

July is one of the best months. It ranks 2nd of the year and sits inside the peak window of June, July and May.

What month is best for rabbits in Maine?+

June is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through June, July and May, based on 984 verified observations.

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

The most-recorded species in Maine are Snowshoe Hare, Eastern Cottontail and New England Cottontail, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.