Hummingbirds in Alaska in April
Yes, April is a good month to see hummingbirds in Alaska. It is the 4th busiest month of the year, with 53 of the 393 sightings logged across the year (13.5%), 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 hummingbirds in Alaska
13.5%
of yearly sightings
53
records in April
#4
busiest month of 12
393
verified records a year
March 3.1%, April 13.5%, May 19.1%. Busiest month is May at 19.1%.
393 verified observations of hummingbirds in Alaska, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When hummingbirds are recorded in Alaska
Peak month
May
75 records (19.1% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 24 | 6.1% |
| February | 9 | 2.3% |
| March | 12 | 3.1% |
| April | 53 | 13.5% |
| Maypeak | 75 | 19.1% |
| Junepeak | 73 | 18.6% |
| Julypeak | 64 | 16.3% |
| August | 25 | 6.4% |
| September | 8 | 2% |
| October | 18 | 4.6% |
| November | 14 | 3.6% |
| December | 18 | 4.6% |
Hummingbirds you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Rufous Hummingbird | 257 |
| Anna's Hummingbird | 128 |
| Costa's Hummingbird | 2 |
| Ruby-throated Hummingbird | 1 |
In Alaska, April carries 13.5% of the year's hummingbirds sightings, about 5.2 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 rising from March (3.1%) into April, and it heads toward May (19.1%) after. The busiest month is May (19.1%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
The hummingbirds most often recorded in Alaska are Rufous Hummingbird, Anna's Hummingbird and Costa's Hummingbird. Those counts are annual totals rather than a April split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in April itself.
Which hummingbirds you are most likely to see
- Rufous Hummingbird257 records
- Anna's Hummingbird128 records
- Costa's Hummingbird2 records
- Ruby-throated Hummingbird1 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see hummingbirds in Alaska in April?+
Yes. April accounts for 53 of the 393 verified hummingbirds sightings logged in Alaska across the year, which is 13.5% of the annual total.
Is April a good time to see hummingbirds in Alaska?+
April 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 hummingbirds in Alaska?+
May is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through May, June and July, based on 393 verified observations.
Which hummingbirds are you most likely to see in Alaska?+
The most-recorded species in Alaska are Rufous Hummingbird, Anna's Hummingbird and Costa's Hummingbird, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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