Rabbits in South Carolina in July

Yes, July is a good month to see rabbits in South Carolina. It is the 4th busiest month of the year, with 154 of the 1,254 sightings logged across the year (12.3%), 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.

Good month for rabbits in South Carolina

12.3%

of yearly sightings

154

records in July

#4

busiest month of 12

1,254

verified records a year

June 22.8%, July 12.3%, August 7.8%. 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, July carries 12.3% of the year's rabbits sightings, about 4 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 4th busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.

Activity is easing off from June (22.8%) into July, and it heads toward August (7.8%) after. The busiest month is June (22.8%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.

The rabbits most often recorded in South Carolina are Eastern Cottontail, Marsh Rabbit 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 Cottontail741 records
  • Marsh Rabbit300 records
  • European Rabbit13 records
  • Swamp Rabbit5 records
  • Appalachian Cottontail1 records
  • Hares and Jackrabbits1 records
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Frequently asked questions

Can you see rabbits in South Carolina in July?+

Yes. July accounts for 154 of the 1,254 verified rabbits sightings logged in South Carolina across the year, which is 12.3% of the annual total.

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

July is the 4th busiest month. It is workable, though June and May is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.

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.