Rabbits in Rhode Island in August
Yes, August is a good month to see rabbits in Rhode Island. It is the 5th busiest month of the year, with 198 of the 1,453 sightings logged across the year (13.6%), 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 Rhode Island
13.6%
of yearly sightings
198
records in August
#5
busiest month of 12
1,453
verified records a year
July 15.7%, August 13.6%, September 7.6%. Busiest month is June at 19.3%.
1,453 verified observations of rabbits in Rhode Island, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When rabbits are recorded in Rhode Island
Peak month
June
281 records (19.3% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 20 | 1.4% |
| February | 21 | 1.4% |
| March | 52 | 3.6% |
| April | 200 | 13.8% |
| Maypeak | 251 | 17.3% |
| Junepeak | 281 | 19.3% |
| Julypeak | 228 | 15.7% |
| August | 198 | 13.6% |
| September | 110 | 7.6% |
| October | 42 | 2.9% |
| November | 35 | 2.4% |
| December | 15 | 1% |
Rabbits you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Eastern Cottontail | 1,266 |
| New England Cottontail | 6 |
| European Rabbit | 6 |
In Rhode Island, August carries 13.6% of the year's rabbits sightings, about 5.3 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 easing off from July (15.7%) into August, and it heads toward September (7.6%) after. The busiest month is June (19.3%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
The rabbits most often recorded in Rhode Island are Eastern Cottontail, New England Cottontail and European Rabbit. 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
- Eastern Cottontail1,266 records
- New England Cottontail6 records
- European Rabbit6 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see rabbits in Rhode Island in August?+
Yes. August accounts for 198 of the 1,453 verified rabbits sightings logged in Rhode Island across the year, which is 13.6% of the annual total.
Is August a good time to see rabbits in Rhode Island?+
August 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 Rhode Island?+
June is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through June, May and July, based on 1,453 verified observations.
Which rabbits are you most likely to see in Rhode Island?+
The most-recorded species in Rhode Island are Eastern Cottontail, New England Cottontail and European Rabbit, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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