Rabbits in New Mexico in August
Yes, August is a good month to see rabbits in New Mexico. It is the 5th busiest month of the year, with 446 of the 4,541 sightings logged across the year (9.8%), 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 Mexico
9.8%
of yearly sightings
446
records in August
#5
busiest month of 12
4,541
verified records a year
July 11.3%, August 9.8%, September 7.9%. Busiest month is April at 17.6%.
4,541 verified observations of rabbits in New Mexico, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When rabbits are recorded in New Mexico
Peak month
April
798 records (17.6% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 110 | 2.4% |
| February | 124 | 2.7% |
| March | 235 | 5.2% |
| Aprilpeak | 798 | 17.6% |
| Maypeak | 696 | 15.3% |
| Junepeak | 705 | 15.5% |
| July | 513 | 11.3% |
| August | 446 | 9.8% |
| September | 357 | 7.9% |
| October | 251 | 5.5% |
| November | 198 | 4.4% |
| December | 108 | 2.4% |
Rabbits you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Desert Cottontail | 2,811 |
| Black-tailed Jackrabbit | 891 |
| Mountain Cottontail | 147 |
| Holzner Cottontail | 17 |
| White-sided Jackrabbit | 16 |
| Snowshoe Hare | 14 |
| European Rabbit | 4 |
| Eastern Cottontail | 3 |
In New Mexico, August carries 9.8% of the year's rabbits sightings, about 1.5 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 easing off from July (11.3%) into August, and it heads toward September (7.9%) after. The busiest month is April (17.6%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
The rabbits most often recorded in New Mexico are Desert Cottontail, Black-tailed Jackrabbit and Mountain 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
- Desert Cottontail2,811 records
- Black-tailed Jackrabbit891 records
- Mountain Cottontail147 records
- Holzner Cottontail17 records
- White-sided Jackrabbit16 records
- Snowshoe Hare14 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see rabbits in New Mexico in August?+
Yes. August accounts for 446 of the 4,541 verified rabbits sightings logged in New Mexico across the year, which is 9.8% of the annual total.
Is August a good time to see rabbits in New Mexico?+
August is the 5th busiest month. It is workable, though April and June is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.
What month is best for rabbits in New Mexico?+
April is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through April, June and May, based on 4,541 verified observations.
Which rabbits are you most likely to see in New Mexico?+
The most-recorded species in New Mexico are Desert Cottontail, Black-tailed Jackrabbit and Mountain Cottontail, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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