Hummingbirds in Alaska in June

Yes, June is one of the best months to see hummingbirds in Alaska. It is the 2nd busiest month of the year, with 73 of the 393 sightings logged across the year (18.6%), 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.

Ruby-throated Hummingbird photographed in AlaskaRufous Hummingbird photographed in AlaskaCosta's Hummingbird photographed in Alaska
Photos by iNaturalist observers, used under Creative Commons.

Peak month for hummingbirds in Alaska

18.6%

of yearly sightings

73

records in June

#2

busiest month of 12

393

verified records a year

May 19.1%, June 18.6%, July 16.3%. Busiest month is May at 19.1%.

Best months: May, June, JulyPeak season right now

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)

Quietest month

September

8 records

MonthObservationsShare
January246.1%
February92.3%
March123.1%
April5313.5%
Maypeak7519.1%
Junepeak7318.6%
Julypeak6416.3%
August256.4%
September82%
October184.6%
November143.6%
December184.6%

Hummingbirds you are most likely to see

SpeciesVerified observations
Rufous Hummingbird257
Anna's Hummingbird128
Costa's Hummingbird2
Ruby-throated Hummingbird1

In Alaska, June carries 18.6% of the year's hummingbirds sightings, about 10.3 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 2nd busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.

Activity holds steady between May and June, and it heads toward July (16.3%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so June is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.

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 June split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in June itself.

Which hummingbirds you are most likely to see

  • Rufous Hummingbird257 records
  • Anna's Hummingbird128 records
  • Costa's Hummingbird2 records
  • Ruby-throated Hummingbird1 records
Plan your tripAlagnak Wild River

Plan your hummingbird trip in Alaska

Start with live tours near Alagnak Wild River, then compare a nearby stay and a broader wildlife backup before you lock in the trip.

Gear to see them

Frequently asked questions

Can you see hummingbirds in Alaska in June?+

Yes. June accounts for 73 of the 393 verified hummingbirds sightings logged in Alaska across the year, which is 18.6% of the annual total.

Is June a good time to see hummingbirds in Alaska?+

June is one of the best months. It ranks 2nd of the year and sits inside the peak window of May, June and July.

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.