Rabbits in New Hampshire in April
Yes, April is a good month to see rabbits in New Hampshire. It is the 5th busiest month of the year, with 106 of the 1,320 sightings logged across the year (8%), 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 New Hampshire
8%
of yearly sightings
106
records in April
#5
busiest month of 12
1,320
verified records a year
March 5.5%, April 8%, May 13%. Busiest month is June at 19.1%.
1,320 verified observations of rabbits in New Hampshire, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When rabbits are recorded in New Hampshire
Peak month
June
252 records (19.1% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 67 | 5.1% |
| February | 78 | 5.9% |
| March | 73 | 5.5% |
| April | 106 | 8% |
| Maypeak | 171 | 13% |
| Junepeak | 252 | 19.1% |
| Julypeak | 202 | 15.3% |
| August | 117 | 8.9% |
| September | 96 | 7.3% |
| October | 44 | 3.3% |
| November | 54 | 4.1% |
| December | 60 | 4.5% |
Rabbits you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Eastern Cottontail | 809 |
| Snowshoe Hare | 357 |
| European Rabbit | 3 |
| New England Cottontail | 2 |
In New Hampshire, April carries 8% of the year's rabbits sightings, about 0.3 points below an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 5th busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity is rising from March (5.5%) into April, and it heads toward May (13%) after. The busiest month is June (19.1%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
The rabbits most often recorded in New Hampshire are Eastern Cottontail, Snowshoe Hare and European Rabbit. Those counts are annual totals rather than a April split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in April itself.
Which rabbits you are most likely to see
- Eastern Cottontail809 records
- Snowshoe Hare357 records
- European Rabbit3 records
- New England Cottontail2 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see rabbits in New Hampshire in April?+
Yes. April accounts for 106 of the 1,320 verified rabbits sightings logged in New Hampshire across the year, which is 8% of the annual total.
Is April a good time to see rabbits in New Hampshire?+
April is the 5th busiest month. It is workable, though June and July is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.
What month is best for rabbits in New Hampshire?+
June is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through June, July and May, based on 1,320 verified observations.
Which rabbits are you most likely to see in New Hampshire?+
The most-recorded species in New Hampshire are Eastern Cottontail, Snowshoe Hare and European Rabbit, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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