Rabbits in Washington in July

Yes, July is a good month to see rabbits in Washington. It is the 4th busiest month of the year, with 1,588 of the 11,575 sightings logged across the year (13.7%), 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.

Snowshoe Hare photographed in WashingtonBlack-tailed Jackrabbit photographed in WashingtonBlack-tailed Jackrabbit photographed in Washington
Photos by iNaturalist observers, used under Creative Commons.

Good month for rabbits in Washington

13.7%

of yearly sightings

1,588

records in July

#4

busiest month of 12

11,575

verified records a year

June 18.1%, July 13.7%, August 8.3%. Busiest month is May at 22.3%.

Best months: May, June, April

11,575 verified observations of rabbits in Washington, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.

When rabbits are recorded in Washington

Peak month

May

2,576 records (22.3% of the year)

Quietest month

December

193 records

MonthObservationsShare
January2061.8%
February2362%
March5654.9%
Aprilpeak1,85416%
Maypeak2,57622.3%
Junepeak2,09418.1%
July1,58813.7%
August9648.3%
September6095.3%
October4844.2%
November2061.8%
December1931.7%

Rabbits you are most likely to see

SpeciesVerified observations
Eastern Cottontail8,797
Snowshoe Hare801
European Rabbit450
Mountain Cottontail212
Black-tailed Jackrabbit44
Pygmy Rabbit16
White-tailed Jackrabbit5

In Washington, July carries 13.7% of the year's rabbits sightings, about 5.4 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 (18.1%) into July, and it heads toward August (8.3%) after. The busiest month is May (22.3%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.

The rabbits most often recorded in Washington are Eastern Cottontail, Snowshoe Hare and European Rabbit. 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 Cottontail8,797 records
  • Snowshoe Hare801 records
  • European Rabbit450 records
  • Mountain Cottontail212 records
  • Black-tailed Jackrabbit44 records
  • Pygmy Rabbit16 records
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Frequently asked questions

Can you see rabbits in Washington in July?+

Yes. July accounts for 1,588 of the 11,575 verified rabbits sightings logged in Washington across the year, which is 13.7% of the annual total.

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

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 Washington?+

May is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through May, June and April, based on 11,575 verified observations.

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

The most-recorded species in Washington are Eastern Cottontail, Snowshoe Hare and European Rabbit, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.