Rabbits in New Hampshire in June
Yes, June is one of the best months to see rabbits in New Hampshire. It is the 1st busiest month of the year, with 252 of the 1,320 sightings logged across the year (19.1%), 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.
Peak month for rabbits in New Hampshire
19.1%
of yearly sightings
252
records in June
#1
busiest month of 12
1,320
verified records a year
May 13%, June 19.1%, July 15.3%. 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, June carries 19.1% of the year's rabbits sightings, about 10.8 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 1st busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity is rising from May (13%) into June, and it heads toward July (15.3%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so June is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.
The rabbits most often recorded in New Hampshire are Eastern Cottontail, Snowshoe Hare and European Rabbit. Those counts are annual totals rather than a June split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in June 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 June?+
Yes. June accounts for 252 of the 1,320 verified rabbits sightings logged in New Hampshire across the year, which is 19.1% of the annual total.
Is June a good time to see rabbits in New Hampshire?+
June is one of the best months. It ranks 1st of the year and sits inside the peak window of June, July and May.
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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