Hummingbirds in Indiana in May
Yes, May is a good month to see hummingbirds in Indiana. It is the 5th busiest month of the year, with 165 of the 1,194 sightings logged across the year (13.8%), 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 June 30, 2026.
Good month for hummingbirds in Indiana
13.8%
of yearly sightings
165
records in May
#5
busiest month of 12
1,194
verified records a year
April 2.1%, May 13.8%, June 14.8%. Busiest month is August at 25.5%.
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)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 0 | 0% |
| February | 0 | 0% |
| March | 0 | 0% |
| April | 25 | 2.1% |
| May | 165 | 13.8% |
| June | 177 | 14.8% |
| Julypeak | 194 | 16.2% |
| Augustpeak | 304 | 25.5% |
| Septemberpeak | 297 | 24.9% |
| October | 19 | 1.6% |
| November | 9 | 0.8% |
| December | 4 | 0.3% |
Hummingbirds you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Ruby-throated Hummingbird | 1,168 |
| Rufous Hummingbird | 8 |
| Black-chinned Hummingbird | 5 |
| Anna's Hummingbird | 1 |
In Indiana, May carries 13.8% of the year's hummingbirds sightings, about 5.5 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 5th busiest of the twelve months, out of 9 months with recorded activity.
Activity is rising from April (2.1%) into May, and it heads toward June (14.8%) after. The busiest month is August (25.5%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
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 May split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in May 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
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see hummingbirds in Indiana in May?+
Yes. May accounts for 165 of the 1,194 verified hummingbirds sightings logged in Indiana across the year, which is 13.8% of the annual total.
Is May a good time to see hummingbirds in Indiana?+
May is the 5th busiest month. It is workable, though August and September is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.
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.
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