Rabbits in New Jersey in July

Yes, July is one of the best months to see rabbits in New Jersey. It is the 3rd busiest month of the year, with 809 of the 4,849 sightings logged across the year (16.7%), based on verified iNaturalist records.

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By Tim, founder of Easy Street Markets. I maintain the wildlife database and verify every animal and source myself. Updated June 28, 2026.

Eastern Cottontail photographed in New JerseyEastern Cottontail photographed in New JerseyEastern Cottontail photographed in New Jersey
Photos by iNaturalist observers, used under Creative Commons.

Peak month for rabbits in New Jersey

16.7%

of yearly sightings

809

records in July

#3

busiest month of 12

4,849

verified records a year

June 20.9%, July 16.7%, August 10.7%. Busiest month is June at 20.9%.

Best months: June, May, JulyPeak season right now

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)

Quietest month

February

61 records

MonthObservationsShare
January651.3%
February611.3%
March1833.8%
April51210.6%
Maypeak98120.2%
Junepeak1,01320.9%
Julypeak80916.7%
August51910.7%
September3567.3%
October1733.6%
November851.8%
December921.9%

Rabbits you are most likely to see

SpeciesVerified observations
Eastern Cottontail4,734
European Rabbit9

In New Jersey, July carries 16.7% of the year's rabbits sightings, about 8.4 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 3rd busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.

Activity is easing off from June (20.9%) into July, and it heads toward August (10.7%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so July is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.

The rabbits most often recorded in New Jersey are Eastern Cottontail 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 Cottontail4,734 records
  • European Rabbit9 records
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Frequently asked questions

Can you see rabbits in New Jersey in July?+

Yes. July accounts for 809 of the 4,849 verified rabbits sightings logged in New Jersey across the year, which is 16.7% of the annual total.

Is July a good time to see rabbits in New Jersey?+

July is one of the best months. It ranks 3rd of the year and sits inside the peak window of June, May and July.

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.