Hummingbirds in Arizona in May
Yes, May is one of the best months to see hummingbirds in Arizona. It is the 3rd busiest month of the year, with 5,233 of the 39,117 sightings logged across the year (13.4%), 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.
Peak month for hummingbirds in Arizona
13.4%
of yearly sightings
5,233
records in May
#3
busiest month of 12
39,117
verified records a year
April 15.4%, May 13.4%, June 7.2%. Busiest month is April at 15.4%.
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)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 2,119 | 5.4% |
| February | 2,117 | 5.4% |
| March | 4,183 | 10.7% |
| Aprilpeak | 6,039 | 15.4% |
| Maypeak | 5,233 | 13.4% |
| June | 2,818 | 7.2% |
| July | 3,507 | 9% |
| Augustpeak | 5,862 | 15% |
| September | 2,779 | 7.1% |
| October | 1,351 | 3.5% |
| November | 1,490 | 3.8% |
| December | 1,619 | 4.1% |
Hummingbirds you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Anna's Hummingbird | 9,645 |
| Broad-billed Hummingbird | 6,780 |
| Costa's Hummingbird | 4,635 |
| Black-chinned Hummingbird | 3,884 |
| Rivoli's Hummingbird | 3,197 |
| Broad-tailed Hummingbird | 1,800 |
| Rufous Hummingbird | 1,507 |
| Violet-crowned Hummingbird | 1,484 |
In Arizona, May carries 13.4% of the year's hummingbirds sightings, about 5.1 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 3rd busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity is easing off from April (15.4%) into May, and it heads toward June (7.2%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so May is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.
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 May split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in May 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 May?+
Yes. May accounts for 5,233 of the 39,117 verified hummingbirds sightings logged in Arizona across the year, which is 13.4% of the annual total.
Is May a good time to see hummingbirds in Arizona?+
May is one of the best months. It ranks 3rd of the year and sits inside the peak window of April, August and May.
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.
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