Rabbits in Tennessee in July
Yes, July is a good month to see rabbits in Tennessee. It is the 4th busiest month of the year, with 399 of the 3,007 sightings logged across the year (13.3%), 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 July 2, 2026.
Good month for rabbits in Tennessee
13.3%
of yearly sightings
399
records in July
#4
busiest month of 12
3,007
verified records a year
June 19.4%, July 13.3%, August 7.5%. Busiest month is May at 21.6%.
3,007 verified observations of rabbits in Tennessee, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When rabbits are recorded in Tennessee
Peak month
May
650 records (21.6% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 45 | 1.5% |
| February | 80 | 2.7% |
| March | 192 | 6.4% |
| Aprilpeak | 529 | 17.6% |
| Maypeak | 650 | 21.6% |
| Junepeak | 584 | 19.4% |
| July | 399 | 13.3% |
| August | 227 | 7.5% |
| September | 144 | 4.8% |
| October | 80 | 2.7% |
| November | 44 | 1.5% |
| December | 33 | 1.1% |
Rabbits you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Eastern Cottontail | 2,643 |
| Swamp Rabbit | 43 |
| Appalachian Cottontail | 34 |
| European Rabbit | 8 |
In Tennessee, July carries 13.3% of the year's rabbits sightings, about 5 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 (19.4%) into July, and it heads toward August (7.5%) after. The busiest month is May (21.6%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
The rabbits most often recorded in Tennessee are Eastern Cottontail, Swamp Rabbit and Appalachian Cottontail. 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 Cottontail2,643 records
- Swamp Rabbit43 records
- Appalachian Cottontail34 records
- European Rabbit8 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see rabbits in Tennessee in July?+
Yes. July accounts for 399 of the 3,007 verified rabbits sightings logged in Tennessee across the year, which is 13.3% of the annual total.
Is July a good time to see rabbits in Tennessee?+
July is the 4th busiest month. It is workable, though May and June is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.
What month is best for rabbits in Tennessee?+
May is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through May, June and April, based on 3,007 verified observations.
Which rabbits are you most likely to see in Tennessee?+
The most-recorded species in Tennessee are Eastern Cottontail, Swamp Rabbit and Appalachian Cottontail, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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