Rabbits in Virginia in August
Yes, August is a good month to see rabbits in Virginia. It is the 5th busiest month of the year, with 578 of the 7,121 sightings logged across the year (8.1%), 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 June 28, 2026.
Good month for rabbits in Virginia
8.1%
of yearly sightings
578
records in August
#5
busiest month of 12
7,121
verified records a year
July 14.1%, August 8.1%, September 4.9%. Busiest month is June at 20.4%.
7,121 verified observations of rabbits in Virginia, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When rabbits are recorded in Virginia
Peak month
June
1,454 records (20.4% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 154 | 2.2% |
| February | 150 | 2.1% |
| March | 385 | 5.4% |
| Aprilpeak | 1,174 | 16.5% |
| Maypeak | 1,434 | 20.1% |
| Junepeak | 1,454 | 20.4% |
| July | 1,004 | 14.1% |
| August | 578 | 8.1% |
| September | 351 | 4.9% |
| October | 228 | 3.2% |
| November | 112 | 1.6% |
| December | 97 | 1.4% |
Rabbits you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Eastern Cottontail | 6,598 |
| Marsh Rabbit | 76 |
| Appalachian Cottontail | 70 |
| European Rabbit | 18 |
In Virginia, August carries 8.1% of the year's rabbits sightings, about 0.2 points below an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 5th busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity is easing off from July (14.1%) into August, and it heads toward September (4.9%) after. The busiest month is June (20.4%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
The rabbits most often recorded in Virginia are Eastern Cottontail, Marsh Rabbit and Appalachian Cottontail. Those counts are annual totals rather than a August split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in August itself.
Which rabbits you are most likely to see
- Eastern Cottontail6,598 records
- Marsh Rabbit76 records
- Appalachian Cottontail70 records
- European Rabbit18 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see rabbits in Virginia in August?+
Yes. August accounts for 578 of the 7,121 verified rabbits sightings logged in Virginia across the year, which is 8.1% of the annual total.
Is August a good time to see rabbits in Virginia?+
August is the 5th busiest month. It is workable, though June and May is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.
What month is best for rabbits in Virginia?+
June is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through June, May and April, based on 7,121 verified observations.
Which rabbits are you most likely to see in Virginia?+
The most-recorded species in Virginia are Eastern Cottontail, Marsh Rabbit and Appalachian Cottontail, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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