Rabbits in New Jersey in April
Yes, April is a good month to see rabbits in New Jersey. It is the 5th busiest month of the year, with 512 of the 4,849 sightings logged across the year (10.6%), 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 Jersey
10.6%
of yearly sightings
512
records in April
#5
busiest month of 12
4,849
verified records a year
March 3.8%, April 10.6%, May 20.2%. Busiest month is June at 20.9%.
4,849 verified observations of rabbits in New Jersey, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When rabbits are recorded in New Jersey
Peak month
June
1,013 records (20.9% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 65 | 1.3% |
| February | 61 | 1.3% |
| March | 183 | 3.8% |
| April | 512 | 10.6% |
| Maypeak | 981 | 20.2% |
| Junepeak | 1,013 | 20.9% |
| Julypeak | 809 | 16.7% |
| August | 519 | 10.7% |
| September | 356 | 7.3% |
| October | 173 | 3.6% |
| November | 85 | 1.8% |
| December | 92 | 1.9% |
Rabbits you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Eastern Cottontail | 4,734 |
| European Rabbit | 9 |
In New Jersey, April carries 10.6% of the year's rabbits sightings, about 2.3 points above 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 (3.8%) into April, and it heads toward May (20.2%) after. The busiest month is June (20.9%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
The rabbits most often recorded in New Jersey are Eastern Cottontail 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 Cottontail4,734 records
- European Rabbit9 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see rabbits in New Jersey in April?+
Yes. April accounts for 512 of the 4,849 verified rabbits sightings logged in New Jersey across the year, which is 10.6% of the annual total.
Is April a good time to see rabbits in New Jersey?+
April is the 5th busiest month. It is workable, though June and May is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.
What month is best for rabbits in New Jersey?+
June is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through June, May and July, based on 4,849 verified observations.
Which rabbits are you most likely to see in New Jersey?+
The most-recorded species in New Jersey are Eastern Cottontail and European Rabbit, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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