Hummingbirds in Indiana in July

Yes, July is one of the best months to see hummingbirds in Indiana. It is the 3rd busiest month of the year, with 194 of the 1,194 sightings logged across the year (16.2%), 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 30, 2026.

Ruby-throated Hummingbird photographed in IndianaRuby-throated Hummingbird photographed in IndianaRufous Hummingbird photographed in Indiana
Photos by iNaturalist observers, used under Creative Commons.

Peak month for hummingbirds in Indiana

16.2%

of yearly sightings

194

records in July

#3

busiest month of 12

1,194

verified records a year

June 14.8%, July 16.2%, August 25.5%. Busiest month is August at 25.5%.

Best months: August, September, JulyPeak season right now

1,194 verified observations of hummingbirds in Indiana, recorded across 9 months of the year on iNaturalist.

When hummingbirds are recorded in Indiana

Peak month

August

304 records (25.5% of the year)

Quietest month

January

No verified records

MonthObservationsShare
January00%
February00%
March00%
April252.1%
May16513.8%
June17714.8%
Julypeak19416.2%
Augustpeak30425.5%
Septemberpeak29724.9%
October191.6%
November90.8%
December40.3%

Hummingbirds you are most likely to see

SpeciesVerified observations
Ruby-throated Hummingbird1,168
Rufous Hummingbird8
Black-chinned Hummingbird5
Anna's Hummingbird1

In Indiana, July carries 16.2% of the year's hummingbirds sightings, about 7.9 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 3rd busiest of the twelve months, out of 9 months with recorded activity.

Activity is rising from June (14.8%) into July, and it heads toward August (25.5%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so July is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.

The hummingbirds most often recorded in Indiana are Ruby-throated Hummingbird, Rufous Hummingbird and Black-chinned Hummingbird. 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 hummingbirds you are most likely to see

  • Ruby-throated Hummingbird1,168 records
  • Rufous Hummingbird8 records
  • Black-chinned Hummingbird5 records
  • Anna's Hummingbird1 records
Plan your tripIndiana Dunes National Park

Plan your hummingbird trip in Indiana

Start with live tours near Indiana Dunes National Park, 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 Indiana in July?+

Yes. July accounts for 194 of the 1,194 verified hummingbirds sightings logged in Indiana across the year, which is 16.2% of the annual total.

Is July a good time to see hummingbirds in Indiana?+

July is one of the best months. It ranks 3rd of the year and sits inside the peak window of August, September and July.

What month is best for hummingbirds in Indiana?+

August is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through August, September and July, based on 1,194 verified observations.

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

The most-recorded species in Indiana are Ruby-throated Hummingbird, Rufous Hummingbird and Black-chinned Hummingbird, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.