Best Time to See Yellow Rumped Warblers in Alaska
May, June and July is the best time to see yellow rumped warblers in Alaska. Based on 729 verified iNaturalist observations, here is exactly when yellow rumped warblers are most active across the year in Alaska.
By Tim, founder of Easy Street Markets. I maintain the wildlife database and verify every animal and source myself. Updated July 20, 2026.
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729 verified observations of yellow rumped warblers in Alaska, recorded across 10 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When yellow rumped warblers are recorded in Alaska
Peak month
May
268 records (36.8% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 2 | 0.3% |
| February | 0 | 0% |
| March | 0 | 0% |
| April | 12 | 1.6% |
| Maypeak | 268 | 36.8% |
| Junepeak | 171 | 23.5% |
| Julypeak | 135 | 18.5% |
| August | 85 | 11.7% |
| September | 14 | 1.9% |
| October | 13 | 1.8% |
| November | 25 | 3.4% |
| December | 4 | 0.5% |
Yellow Rumped Warblers you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Yellow-rumped Warbler | 729 |
Weather to expect, source Open-Meteo
Typical weather in Alaska
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 41 to 69 degrees Fahrenheit, so pack for that.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 20°F | 11°F | 1.8" |
| Feb | 24°F | 14°F | 2.4" |
| Mar | 33°F | 19°F | 1.7" |
| Apr | 44°F | 27°F | 1.3" |
| Maybest time | 58°F | 41°F | 1.8" |
| Junbest time | 67°F | 50°F | 1.2" |
| Julbest time | 69°F | 54°F | 3.5" |
| Aug | 66°F | 52°F | 4.5" |
| Sep | 55°F | 43°F | 5.2" |
| Oct | 42°F | 32°F | 3.7" |
| Nov | 27°F | 18°F | 3.6" |
| Dec | 22°F | 12°F | 3.1" |
Typical recent conditions (5-year means) from the Open-Meteo archive, averaged for Alaska. Weather varies year to year, so treat these as a guide.
Sightings of yellow rumped warblers in Alaska peak in May, when 268 of the year's 729 verified observations are logged — about 36.8% of the annual total. Activity stays high through May, June and July.
The quietest stretch is February and March, when yellow rumped warblers are hardest to find — no verified records exist for February. 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 Alaska 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 Alaska
- Alagnak Wild River — Wild River
- Aleutian Islands World War II National Historic Area — National Historic Area
- Aniakchak National Monument & Preserve — National Monument & Preserve
- Bering Land Bridge National Preserve — National Preserve
- Cape Krusenstern National Monument — National Monument
- Denali National Park & Preserve — National Park & Preserve
Frequently asked questions
What is the best month to see yellow rumped warblers in Alaska?+
May is the single best month, and the broader peak window runs through May, June and July, based on 729 verified iNaturalist observations.
When are yellow rumped warblers hardest to see in Alaska?+
February is the quietest month for yellow rumped warblers in Alaska, with no verified records on iNaturalist.
Are yellow rumped warblers active year-round in Alaska?+
Yellow rumped warblers are recorded in 10 of 12 months in Alaska, concentrated around May and June.
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