Hummingbirds in Florida in November

Yes, November is one of the best months to see hummingbirds in Florida. It is the 2nd busiest month of the year, with 438 of the 4,056 sightings logged across the year (10.8%), 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 FloridaBuff-bellied Hummingbird photographed in FloridaRuby-throated Hummingbird photographed in Florida
Photos by iNaturalist observers, used under Creative Commons.

Peak month for hummingbirds in Florida

10.8%

of yearly sightings

438

records in November

#2

busiest month of 12

4,056

verified records a year

October 9.7%, November 10.8%, December 9.9%. Busiest month is April at 12.1%.

Best months: April, November, January

4,056 verified observations of hummingbirds in Florida, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.

When hummingbirds are recorded in Florida

Peak month

April

491 records (12.1% of the year)

Quietest month

August

208 records

MonthObservationsShare
Januarypeak40810.1%
February2746.8%
March2756.8%
Aprilpeak49112.1%
May3428.4%
June2586.4%
July2676.6%
August2085.1%
September3027.4%
October3939.7%
Novemberpeak43810.8%
December4009.9%

Hummingbirds you are most likely to see

SpeciesVerified observations
Ruby-throated Hummingbird3,569
Rufous Hummingbird148
Buff-bellied Hummingbird59
Black-chinned Hummingbird51
Calliope Hummingbird39
Broad-billed Hummingbird27
Broad-tailed Hummingbird9
Allen's Hummingbird3

In Florida, November carries 10.8% of the year's hummingbirds sightings, about 2.5 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 is rising from October (9.7%) into November, and it heads toward December (9.9%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so November is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.

The hummingbirds most often recorded in Florida are Ruby-throated Hummingbird, Rufous Hummingbird and Buff-bellied Hummingbird. Those counts are annual totals rather than a November split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in November itself.

Which hummingbirds you are most likely to see

  • Ruby-throated Hummingbird3,569 records
  • Rufous Hummingbird148 records
  • Buff-bellied Hummingbird59 records
  • Black-chinned Hummingbird51 records
  • Calliope Hummingbird39 records
  • Broad-billed Hummingbird27 records
Plan your tripBig Cypress National Preserve

Plan your hummingbird trip in Florida

Start with live tours near Big Cypress National Preserve, 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 Florida in November?+

Yes. November accounts for 438 of the 4,056 verified hummingbirds sightings logged in Florida across the year, which is 10.8% of the annual total.

Is November a good time to see hummingbirds in Florida?+

November is one of the best months. It ranks 2nd of the year and sits inside the peak window of April, November and January.

What month is best for hummingbirds in Florida?+

April is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through April, November and January, based on 4,056 verified observations.

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

The most-recorded species in Florida are Ruby-throated Hummingbird, Rufous Hummingbird and Buff-bellied Hummingbird, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.