Cardinals in Hawaii in July
Yes, July is a good month to see cardinals in Hawaii. It is the 7th busiest month of the year, with 192 of the 2,271 sightings logged across the year (8.5%), 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.
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Good month for cardinals in Hawaii
8.5%
of yearly sightings
192
records in July
#7
busiest month of 12
2,271
verified records a year
June 10.6%, July 8.5%, August 5.4%. Busiest month is March at 13.1%.
2,271 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 (13.1% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 206 | 9.1% |
| February | 218 | 9.6% |
| Marchpeak | 298 | 13.1% |
| Aprilpeak | 248 | 10.9% |
| Maypeak | 256 | 11.3% |
| June | 240 | 10.6% |
| July | 192 | 8.5% |
| August | 123 | 5.4% |
| September | 86 | 3.8% |
| October | 104 | 4.6% |
| November | 130 | 5.7% |
| December | 170 | 7.5% |
Cardinals you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Northern Cardinal | 2,271 |
In Hawaii, July carries 8.5% of the year's cardinals sightings, about 0.2 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 7th busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity is easing off from June (10.6%) into July, and it heads toward August (5.4%) after. The busiest month is March (13.1%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
The cardinals most often recorded in Hawaii are Northern Cardinal. 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 cardinals you are most likely to see
- Northern Cardinal2,271 records
Gear to see them
Frequently asked questions
Can you see cardinals in Hawaii in July?+
Yes. July accounts for 192 of the 2,271 verified cardinals sightings logged in Hawaii across the year, which is 8.5% of the annual total.
Is July a good time to see cardinals in Hawaii?+
July is the 7th busiest month. It is workable, though March and May is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.
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 2,271 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.
See cardinals in Hawaii in other months
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