Rabbits in Mississippi in July
Yes, July is a good month to see rabbits in Mississippi. It is the 4th busiest month of the year, with 86 of the 704 sightings logged across the year (12.2%), 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 Mississippi
12.2%
of yearly sightings
86
records in July
#4
busiest month of 12
704
verified records a year
June 18.8%, July 12.2%, August 7.4%. Busiest month is June at 18.8%.
704 verified observations of rabbits in Mississippi, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When rabbits are recorded in Mississippi
Peak month
June
132 records (18.8% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 26 | 3.7% |
| February | 30 | 4.3% |
| March | 50 | 7.1% |
| Aprilpeak | 95 | 13.5% |
| Maypeak | 117 | 16.6% |
| Junepeak | 132 | 18.8% |
| July | 86 | 12.2% |
| August | 52 | 7.4% |
| September | 25 | 3.6% |
| October | 40 | 5.7% |
| November | 25 | 3.6% |
| December | 26 | 3.7% |
Rabbits you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Eastern Cottontail | 344 |
| Swamp Rabbit | 213 |
| European Rabbit | 4 |
In Mississippi, July carries 12.2% of the year's rabbits sightings, about 3.9 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 (18.8%) into July, and it heads toward August (7.4%) after. The busiest month is June (18.8%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
The rabbits most often recorded in Mississippi are Eastern Cottontail, Swamp Rabbit 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 Cottontail344 records
- Swamp Rabbit213 records
- European Rabbit4 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see rabbits in Mississippi in July?+
Yes. July accounts for 86 of the 704 verified rabbits sightings logged in Mississippi across the year, which is 12.2% of the annual total.
Is July a good time to see rabbits in Mississippi?+
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 Mississippi?+
June is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through June, May and April, based on 704 verified observations.
Which rabbits are you most likely to see in Mississippi?+
The most-recorded species in Mississippi are Eastern Cottontail, Swamp Rabbit and European Rabbit, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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