Cardinals in Hawaii in April
Yes, April is one of the best months to see cardinals in Hawaii. It is the 3rd busiest month of the year, with 247 of the 2,252 sightings logged across the year (11%), 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 July 2, 2026.
Peak month for cardinals in Hawaii
11%
of yearly sightings
247
records in April
#3
busiest month of 12
2,252
verified records a year
March 13.2%, April 11%, May 11.3%. Busiest month is March at 13.2%.
2,252 verified observations of cardinals in Hawaii, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When cardinals are recorded in Hawaii
Peak month
March
298 records (13.2% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 205 | 9.1% |
| February | 217 | 9.6% |
| Marchpeak | 298 | 13.2% |
| Aprilpeak | 247 | 11% |
| Maypeak | 255 | 11.3% |
| June | 239 | 10.6% |
| July | 178 | 7.9% |
| August | 123 | 5.5% |
| September | 86 | 3.8% |
| October | 104 | 4.6% |
| November | 130 | 5.8% |
| December | 170 | 7.5% |
Cardinals you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Northern Cardinal | 2,252 |
In Hawaii, April carries 11% of the year's cardinals sightings, about 2.7 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 March (13.2%) into April, and it heads toward May (11.3%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so April is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.
The cardinals most often recorded in Hawaii are Northern Cardinal. Those counts are annual totals rather than a April split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in April itself.
Which cardinals you are most likely to see
- Northern Cardinal2,252 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see cardinals in Hawaii in April?+
Yes. April accounts for 247 of the 2,252 verified cardinals sightings logged in Hawaii across the year, which is 11% of the annual total.
Is April a good time to see cardinals in Hawaii?+
April is one of the best months. It ranks 3rd of the year and sits inside the peak window of March, May and April.
What month is best for cardinals in Hawaii?+
March is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through March, May and April, based on 2,252 verified observations.
Which cardinals are you most likely to see in Hawaii?+
The most-recorded species in Hawaii are Northern Cardinal, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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