Best Time to See Rabbits in Utah
June, May and July is the best time to see rabbits in Utah. Based on 2,451 verified iNaturalist observations, here is exactly when rabbits are most active across the year in Utah.
By Tim, founder of Easy Street Markets. I maintain the wildlife database and verify every animal and source myself. Updated June 28, 2026.
Domestic Rabbit · Hunter Hickok CC BY
Desert Cottontail · Richard Littauer CC BY
Snowshoe Hare · Public domain CC0
2,451 verified observations of rabbits in Utah, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When rabbits are recorded in Utah
Peak month
June
412 records (16.8% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 74 | 3% |
| February | 86 | 3.5% |
| March | 165 | 6.7% |
| April | 287 | 11.7% |
| Maypeak | 369 | 15.1% |
| Junepeak | 412 | 16.8% |
| Julypeak | 322 | 13.1% |
| August | 240 | 9.8% |
| September | 202 | 8.2% |
| October | 150 | 6.1% |
| November | 63 | 2.6% |
| December | 81 | 3.3% |
Rabbits you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Desert Cottontail | 693 |
| Mountain Cottontail | 690 |
| Black-tailed Jackrabbit | 490 |
| Snowshoe Hare | 145 |
| European Rabbit | 97 |
| White-tailed Jackrabbit | 30 |
| Pygmy Rabbit | 5 |
Weather to expect, source Open-Meteo
Typical weather in Utah
Recent typical conditions by month, so you can plan a trip around both when rabbits are active and what the weather is doing. The best months to look for rabbits sit around 42 to 89 degrees Fahrenheit, so pack for that.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 33°F | 19°F | 1.5" |
| Feb | 35°F | 20°F | 1.5" |
| Mar | 43°F | 27°F | 2.8" |
| Apr | 55°F | 33°F | 1.6" |
| Maybest time | 66°F | 42°F | 1.3" |
| Junbest time | 79°F | 53°F | 0.7" |
| Julbest time | 89°F | 62°F | 0.3" |
| Aug | 87°F | 61°F | 0.3" |
| Sep | 78°F | 52°F | 0.6" |
| Oct | 62°F | 38°F | 1.1" |
| Nov | 48°F | 28°F | 1.3" |
| Dec | 36°F | 20°F | 2.6" |
Typical recent conditions (5-year means) from the Open-Meteo archive, averaged for Utah. Weather varies year to year, so treat these as a guide.
More on rabbits in Utah:
Sightings of rabbits in Utah peak in June, when 412 of the year's 2,451 verified observations are logged — about 16.8% of the annual total. Activity stays high through June, May and July.
The quietest stretch is November, January and December, when rabbits are hardest to find — November sees just 63 records. If a reliable sighting matters, plan around the peak window rather than the off-season.
The rabbits you are most likely to encounter in Utah are Desert Cottontail, Mountain Cottontail and Black-tailed Jackrabbit — the most-recorded species in the state. Each keeps its own seasonal rhythm, but the month-by-month pattern above reflects every reported sighting together.
Where to go
Best places to see rabbits in Utah
- Bryce Canyon National Park — National Park
- Capitol Reef National Park — National Park
- Cedar Breaks National Monument — National Monument
- Dinosaur National Monument — National Monument
- Zion National Park — National Park
- Arches National Park — National Park
Frequently asked questions
What is the best month to see rabbits in Utah?+
June is the single best month, and the broader peak window runs through June, May and July, based on 2,451 verified iNaturalist observations.
When are rabbits hardest to see in Utah?+
November is the quietest month for rabbits in Utah, with only 63 verified records.
Are rabbits active year-round in Utah?+
Rabbits are recorded in 12 of 12 months in Utah, so they can be seen year-round, with a clear peak in June.
More places to see rabbits
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