Rabbits in Texas in June

Yes, June is one of the best months to see rabbits in Texas. It is the 3rd busiest month of the year, with 4,526 of the 33,864 sightings logged across the year (13.4%), 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.

Peak month for rabbits in Texas

13.4%

of yearly sightings

4,526

records in June

#3

busiest month of 12

33,864

verified records a year

May 18.4%, June 13.4%, July 9%. Busiest month is April at 20.9%.

Best months: April, May, June

33,864 verified observations of rabbits in Texas, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.

When rabbits are recorded in Texas

Peak month

April

7,076 records (20.9% of the year)

Quietest month

January

1,033 records

MonthObservationsShare
January1,0333.1%
February1,3554%
March2,7438.1%
Aprilpeak7,07620.9%
Maypeak6,23718.4%
Junepeak4,52613.4%
July3,0499%
August2,0546.1%
September1,9345.7%
October1,4854.4%
November1,3053.9%
December1,0673.2%

Rabbits you are most likely to see

SpeciesVerified observations
Eastern Cottontail21,072
Swamp Rabbit3,315
Black-tailed Jackrabbit3,208
Desert Cottontail1,668
European Rabbit168
Holzner Cottontail19
Marsh Rabbit1

In Texas, June carries 13.4% of the year's rabbits sightings, about 5.1 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 easing off from May (18.4%) into June, and it heads toward July (9%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so June is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.

The rabbits most often recorded in Texas are Eastern Cottontail, Swamp Rabbit and Black-tailed Jackrabbit. Those counts are annual totals rather than a June split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in June itself.

Which rabbits you are most likely to see

  • Eastern Cottontail21,072 records
  • Swamp Rabbit3,315 records
  • Black-tailed Jackrabbit3,208 records
  • Desert Cottontail1,668 records
  • European Rabbit168 records
  • Holzner Cottontail19 records
Plan your tripAmistad National Recreation Area

Plan your rabbit trip in Texas

Start with live tours near Amistad National Recreation Area, then compare a nearby stay and a broader wildlife backup before you lock in the trip.

Frequently asked questions

Can you see rabbits in Texas in June?+

Yes. June accounts for 4,526 of the 33,864 verified rabbits sightings logged in Texas across the year, which is 13.4% of the annual total.

Is June a good time to see rabbits in Texas?+

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

What month is best for rabbits in Texas?+

April is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through April, May and June, based on 33,864 verified observations.

Which rabbits are you most likely to see in Texas?+

The most-recorded species in Texas are Eastern Cottontail, Swamp Rabbit and Black-tailed Jackrabbit, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.