Rabbits in Minnesota in July

Yes, July is one of the best months to see rabbits in Minnesota. It is the 3rd busiest month of the year, with 819 of the 6,195 sightings logged across the year (13.2%), 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 MinnesotaEastern Cottontail photographed in MinnesotaEastern Cottontail photographed in Minnesota
Photos by iNaturalist observers, used under Creative Commons.

Peak month for rabbits in Minnesota

13.2%

of yearly sightings

819

records in July

#3

busiest month of 12

6,195

verified records a year

June 15.9%, July 13.2%, August 7.4%. Busiest month is May at 17.3%.

Best months: May, June, JulyPeak season right now

6,195 verified observations of rabbits in Minnesota, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.

When rabbits are recorded in Minnesota

Peak month

May

1,071 records (17.3% of the year)

Quietest month

October

170 records

MonthObservationsShare
January3966.4%
February4056.5%
March3495.6%
April80212.9%
Maypeak1,07117.3%
Junepeak98815.9%
Julypeak81913.2%
August4577.4%
September2754.4%
October1702.7%
November1792.9%
December2844.6%

Rabbits you are most likely to see

SpeciesVerified observations
Eastern Cottontail4,805
Snowshoe Hare1,169
White-tailed Jackrabbit48
European Rabbit3

In Minnesota, July carries 13.2% of the year's rabbits sightings, about 4.9 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 June (15.9%) into July, and it heads toward August (7.4%) 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 Minnesota are Eastern Cottontail, Snowshoe Hare and White-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

  • Eastern Cottontail4,805 records
  • Snowshoe Hare1,169 records
  • White-tailed Jackrabbit48 records
  • European Rabbit3 records
Plan your tripGrand Portage National Monument

Plan your rabbit trip in Minnesota

Start with live tours near Grand Portage National Monument, then compare a nearby stay and a broader wildlife backup before you lock in the trip.

Frequently asked questions

Can you see rabbits in Minnesota in July?+

Yes. July accounts for 819 of the 6,195 verified rabbits sightings logged in Minnesota across the year, which is 13.2% of the annual total.

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

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

What month is best for rabbits in Minnesota?+

May is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through May, June and July, based on 6,195 verified observations.

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

The most-recorded species in Minnesota are Eastern Cottontail, Snowshoe Hare and White-tailed Jackrabbit, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.