Rabbits in South Carolina in April

Yes, April is one of the best months to see rabbits in South Carolina. It is the 3rd busiest month of the year, with 170 of the 1,254 sightings logged across the year (13.6%), 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.

Marsh Rabbit photographed in South CarolinaEastern Cottontail photographed in South CarolinaEastern Cottontail photographed in South Carolina
Photos by iNaturalist observers, used under Creative Commons.

Peak month for rabbits in South Carolina

13.6%

of yearly sightings

170

records in April

#3

busiest month of 12

1,254

verified records a year

March 5.4%, April 13.6%, May 21.4%. Busiest month is June at 22.8%.

Best months: June, May, April

1,254 verified observations of rabbits in South Carolina, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.

When rabbits are recorded in South Carolina

Peak month

June

286 records (22.8% of the year)

Quietest month

January

26 records

MonthObservationsShare
January262.1%
February332.6%
March685.4%
Aprilpeak17013.6%
Maypeak26821.4%
Junepeak28622.8%
July15412.3%
August987.8%
September534.2%
October433.4%
November292.3%
December262.1%

Rabbits you are most likely to see

SpeciesVerified observations
Eastern Cottontail741
Marsh Rabbit300
European Rabbit13
Swamp Rabbit5
Appalachian Cottontail1
Hares and Jackrabbits1

In South Carolina, April carries 13.6% of the year's rabbits sightings, about 5.3 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 rising from March (5.4%) into April, and it heads toward May (21.4%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so April is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.

The rabbits most often recorded in South Carolina are Eastern Cottontail, Marsh Rabbit 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 Cottontail741 records
  • Marsh Rabbit300 records
  • European Rabbit13 records
  • Swamp Rabbit5 records
  • Appalachian Cottontail1 records
  • Hares and Jackrabbits1 records
Plan your tripCharles Pinckney National Historic Site

Plan your rabbit trip in South Carolina

Start with live tours near Charles Pinckney National Historic Site, then compare a nearby stay and a broader wildlife backup before you lock in the trip.

Frequently asked questions

Can you see rabbits in South Carolina in April?+

Yes. April accounts for 170 of the 1,254 verified rabbits sightings logged in South Carolina across the year, which is 13.6% of the annual total.

Is April a good time to see rabbits in South Carolina?+

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

What month is best for rabbits in South Carolina?+

June is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through June, May and April, based on 1,254 verified observations.

Which rabbits are you most likely to see in South Carolina?+

The most-recorded species in South Carolina are Eastern Cottontail, Marsh Rabbit and European Rabbit, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.