Hummingbirds in Arizona in July

Yes, July is a good month to see hummingbirds in Arizona. It is the 5th busiest month of the year, with 3,507 of the 39,117 sightings logged across the year (9%), 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.

Broad-billed Hummingbird photographed in ArizonaAnna's Hummingbird photographed in ArizonaAnna's × Calliope hummingbird photographed in Arizona
Photos by iNaturalist observers, used under Creative Commons.

Good month for hummingbirds in Arizona

9%

of yearly sightings

3,507

records in July

#5

busiest month of 12

39,117

verified records a year

June 7.2%, July 9%, August 15%. Busiest month is April at 15.4%.

Best months: April, August, May

39,117 verified observations of hummingbirds in Arizona, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.

When hummingbirds are recorded in Arizona

Peak month

April

6,039 records (15.4% of the year)

Quietest month

October

1,351 records

MonthObservationsShare
January2,1195.4%
February2,1175.4%
March4,18310.7%
Aprilpeak6,03915.4%
Maypeak5,23313.4%
June2,8187.2%
July3,5079%
Augustpeak5,86215%
September2,7797.1%
October1,3513.5%
November1,4903.8%
December1,6194.1%

Hummingbirds you are most likely to see

SpeciesVerified observations
Anna's Hummingbird9,645
Broad-billed Hummingbird6,780
Costa's Hummingbird4,635
Black-chinned Hummingbird3,884
Rivoli's Hummingbird3,197
Broad-tailed Hummingbird1,800
Rufous Hummingbird1,507
Violet-crowned Hummingbird1,484

In Arizona, July carries 9% of the year's hummingbirds sightings, about 0.7 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 5th busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.

Activity is rising from June (7.2%) into July, and it heads toward August (15%) after. The busiest month is April (15.4%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.

The hummingbirds most often recorded in Arizona are Anna's Hummingbird, Broad-billed Hummingbird and Costa's Hummingbird. 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 hummingbirds you are most likely to see

  • Anna's Hummingbird9,645 records
  • Broad-billed Hummingbird6,780 records
  • Costa's Hummingbird4,635 records
  • Black-chinned Hummingbird3,884 records
  • Rivoli's Hummingbird3,197 records
  • Broad-tailed Hummingbird1,800 records
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Frequently asked questions

Can you see hummingbirds in Arizona in July?+

Yes. July accounts for 3,507 of the 39,117 verified hummingbirds sightings logged in Arizona across the year, which is 9% of the annual total.

Is July a good time to see hummingbirds in Arizona?+

July is the 5th busiest month. It is workable, though April and August is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.

What month is best for hummingbirds in Arizona?+

April is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through April, August and May, based on 39,117 verified observations.

Which hummingbirds are you most likely to see in Arizona?+

The most-recorded species in Arizona are Anna's Hummingbird, Broad-billed Hummingbird and Costa's Hummingbird, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.