Hummingbirds in Idaho in August
Yes, August is a good month to see hummingbirds in Idaho. It is the 4th busiest month of the year, with 331 of the 1,620 sightings logged across the year (20.4%), 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 July 2, 2026.
Good month for hummingbirds in Idaho
20.4%
of yearly sightings
331
records in August
#4
busiest month of 12
1,620
verified records a year
July 22.1%, August 20.4%, September 3.7%. Busiest month is June at 24.4%.
1,620 verified observations of hummingbirds in Idaho, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When hummingbirds are recorded in Idaho
Peak month
June
396 records (24.4% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 20 | 1.2% |
| February | 8 | 0.5% |
| March | 18 | 1.1% |
| April | 33 | 2% |
| Maypeak | 365 | 22.5% |
| Junepeak | 396 | 24.4% |
| Julypeak | 358 | 22.1% |
| August | 331 | 20.4% |
| September | 60 | 3.7% |
| October | 8 | 0.5% |
| November | 12 | 0.7% |
| December | 11 | 0.7% |
Hummingbirds you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Black-chinned Hummingbird | 655 |
| Calliope Hummingbird | 355 |
| Rufous Hummingbird | 225 |
| Broad-tailed Hummingbird | 176 |
| Anna's Hummingbird | 107 |
| Ruby-throated Hummingbird | 1 |
In Idaho, August carries 20.4% of the year's hummingbirds sightings, about 12.1 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 4th busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity is easing off from July (22.1%) into August, and it heads toward September (3.7%) after. The busiest month is June (24.4%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
The hummingbirds most often recorded in Idaho are Black-chinned Hummingbird, Calliope Hummingbird and Rufous Hummingbird. Those counts are annual totals rather than a August split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in August itself.
Which hummingbirds you are most likely to see
- Black-chinned Hummingbird655 records
- Calliope Hummingbird355 records
- Rufous Hummingbird225 records
- Broad-tailed Hummingbird176 records
- Anna's Hummingbird107 records
- Ruby-throated Hummingbird1 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see hummingbirds in Idaho in August?+
Yes. August accounts for 331 of the 1,620 verified hummingbirds sightings logged in Idaho across the year, which is 20.4% of the annual total.
Is August a good time to see hummingbirds in Idaho?+
August is the 4th busiest month. It is workable, though June and May is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.
What month is best for hummingbirds in Idaho?+
June is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through June, May and July, based on 1,620 verified observations.
Which hummingbirds are you most likely to see in Idaho?+
The most-recorded species in Idaho are Black-chinned Hummingbird, Calliope Hummingbird and Rufous Hummingbird, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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