Rabbits in Vermont in July

Yes, July is a good month to see rabbits in Vermont. It is the 4th busiest month of the year, with 281 of the 2,320 sightings logged across the year (12.1%), 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.

Eastern Cottontail photographed in VermontSnowshoe Hare photographed in VermontEastern Cottontail photographed in Vermont
Photos by iNaturalist observers, used under Creative Commons.

Good month for rabbits in Vermont

12.1%

of yearly sightings

281

records in July

#4

busiest month of 12

2,320

verified records a year

June 12.8%, July 12.1%, August 5.7%. Busiest month is February at 16.3%.

Best months: February, June, May

2,320 verified observations of rabbits in Vermont, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.

When rabbits are recorded in Vermont

Peak month

February

379 records (16.3% of the year)

Quietest month

October

46 records

MonthObservationsShare
January1667.2%
Februarypeak37916.3%
March1707.3%
April27211.7%
Maypeak28112.1%
Junepeak29712.8%
July28112.1%
August1325.7%
September994.3%
October462%
November662.8%
December1315.6%

Rabbits you are most likely to see

SpeciesVerified observations
Eastern Cottontail1,113
Snowshoe Hare987
New England Cottontail1
European Rabbit1

In Vermont, July carries 12.1% of the year's rabbits sightings, about 3.8 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 holds steady between June and July, and it heads toward August (5.7%) after. The busiest month is February (16.3%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.

The rabbits most often recorded in Vermont are Eastern Cottontail, Snowshoe Hare and New England 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 Cottontail1,113 records
  • Snowshoe Hare987 records
  • New England Cottontail1 records
  • European Rabbit1 records
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Frequently asked questions

Can you see rabbits in Vermont in July?+

Yes. July accounts for 281 of the 2,320 verified rabbits sightings logged in Vermont across the year, which is 12.1% of the annual total.

Is July a good time to see rabbits in Vermont?+

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

What month is best for rabbits in Vermont?+

February is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through February, June and May, based on 2,320 verified observations.

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

The most-recorded species in Vermont are Eastern Cottontail, Snowshoe Hare and New England Cottontail, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.