Rabbits in Montana in August
Yes, August is a good month to see rabbits in Montana. It is the 4th busiest month of the year, with 168 of the 1,384 sightings logged across the year (12.1%), 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 Montana
12.1%
of yearly sightings
168
records in August
#4
busiest month of 12
1,384
verified records a year
July 20.3%, August 12.1%, September 5.6%. Busiest month is June at 20.5%.
1,384 verified observations of rabbits in Montana, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When rabbits are recorded in Montana
Peak month
June
284 records (20.5% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 71 | 5.1% |
| February | 53 | 3.8% |
| March | 47 | 3.4% |
| April | 88 | 6.4% |
| Maypeak | 200 | 14.5% |
| Junepeak | 284 | 20.5% |
| Julypeak | 281 | 20.3% |
| August | 168 | 12.1% |
| September | 77 | 5.6% |
| October | 41 | 3% |
| November | 36 | 2.6% |
| December | 38 | 2.7% |
Rabbits you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Mountain Cottontail | 620 |
| Snowshoe Hare | 308 |
| Desert Cottontail | 117 |
| White-tailed Jackrabbit | 90 |
| European Rabbit | 56 |
| Pygmy Rabbit | 6 |
In Montana, August carries 12.1% of the year's rabbits sightings, about 3.8 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 July (20.3%) into August, and it heads toward September (5.6%) after. The busiest month is June (20.5%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
The rabbits most often recorded in Montana are Mountain Cottontail, Snowshoe Hare and Desert Cottontail. Those counts are annual totals rather than a August split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in August itself.
Which rabbits you are most likely to see
- Mountain Cottontail620 records
- Snowshoe Hare308 records
- Desert Cottontail117 records
- White-tailed Jackrabbit90 records
- European Rabbit56 records
- Pygmy Rabbit6 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see rabbits in Montana in August?+
Yes. August accounts for 168 of the 1,384 verified rabbits sightings logged in Montana across the year, which is 12.1% of the annual total.
Is August a good time to see rabbits in Montana?+
August is the 4th busiest month. It is workable, though June and July is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.
What month is best for rabbits in Montana?+
June is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through June, July and May, based on 1,384 verified observations.
Which rabbits are you most likely to see in Montana?+
The most-recorded species in Montana are Mountain Cottontail, Snowshoe Hare and Desert Cottontail, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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