Best Time to See Yellow Rumped Warblers in Alabama
January, February and November is the best time to see yellow rumped warblers in Alabama. Based on 1,693 verified iNaturalist observations, here is exactly when yellow rumped warblers are most active across the year in Alabama.
By Tim, founder of Easy Street Markets. I maintain the wildlife database and verify every animal and source myself. Updated July 20, 2026.
Myrtle Warbler · Leigha S CC BY
Myrtle Warbler · Derrick Wales CC BY
Yellow-rumped Warbler · Jessica CC BY
1,693 verified observations of yellow rumped warblers in Alabama, recorded across 10 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When yellow rumped warblers are recorded in Alabama
Peak month
January
357 records (21.1% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Januarypeak | 357 | 21.1% |
| Februarypeak | 357 | 21.1% |
| March | 242 | 14.3% |
| April | 180 | 10.6% |
| May | 6 | 0.4% |
| June | 0 | 0% |
| July | 1 | 0.1% |
| August | 0 | 0% |
| September | 3 | 0.2% |
| October | 97 | 5.7% |
| Novemberpeak | 269 | 15.9% |
| December | 181 | 10.7% |
Yellow Rumped Warblers you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Yellow-rumped Warbler | 1,693 |
Weather to expect, source Open-Meteo
Typical weather in Alabama
Recent typical conditions by month, so you can plan a trip around both when yellow rumped warblers are active and what the weather is doing. The best months to look for yellow rumped warblers sit around 40 to 65 degrees Fahrenheit, so pack for that.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Janbest time | 57°F | 40°F | 5.4" |
| Febbest time | 63°F | 45°F | 6.3" |
| Mar | 69°F | 50°F | 6" |
| Apr | 75°F | 54°F | 4.9" |
| May | 83°F | 62°F | 3.8" |
| Jun | 88°F | 70°F | 5.8" |
| Jul | 91°F | 73°F | 4.5" |
| Aug | 91°F | 73°F | 4.4" |
| Sep | 87°F | 68°F | 3.1" |
| Oct | 76°F | 58°F | 3.9" |
| Novbest time | 65°F | 47°F | 3.2" |
| Dec | 60°F | 44°F | 4.8" |
Typical recent conditions (5-year means) from the Open-Meteo archive, averaged for Alabama. Weather varies year to year, so treat these as a guide.
Sightings of yellow rumped warblers in Alabama peak in January, when 357 of the year's 1,693 verified observations are logged — about 21.1% of the annual total. Activity stays high through January, February and November.
The quietest stretch is June, August and July, when yellow rumped warblers are hardest to find — no verified records exist for June. If a reliable sighting matters, plan around the peak window rather than the off-season.
The yellow rumped warblers you are most likely to encounter in Alabama are Yellow-rumped Warbler — 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 yellow rumped warblers in Alabama
- Horseshoe Bend National Military Park — National Military Park
- Little River Canyon National Preserve — National Preserve
- Natchez Trace Parkway — Parkway
- Russell Cave National Monument — National Monument
- Birmingham Civil Rights National Monument — National Monument
- Freedom Riders National Monument — National Monument
Frequently asked questions
What is the best month to see yellow rumped warblers in Alabama?+
January is the single best month, and the broader peak window runs through January, February and November, based on 1,693 verified iNaturalist observations.
When are yellow rumped warblers hardest to see in Alabama?+
June is the quietest month for yellow rumped warblers in Alabama, with no verified records on iNaturalist.
Are yellow rumped warblers active year-round in Alabama?+
Yellow rumped warblers are recorded in 10 of 12 months in Alabama, concentrated around January and February.
More wildlife in Alabama