Hummingbirds in Minnesota in August
Yes, August is one of the best months to see hummingbirds in Minnesota. It is the 3rd busiest month of the year, with 414 of the 2,028 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 June 28, 2026.
Peak month for hummingbirds in Minnesota
20.4%
of yearly sightings
414
records in August
#3
busiest month of 12
2,028
verified records a year
July 13.4%, August 20.4%, September 22.7%. Busiest month is May at 28.8%.
2,028 verified observations of hummingbirds in Minnesota, recorded across 10 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When hummingbirds are recorded in Minnesota
Peak month
May
584 records (28.8% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 0 | 0% |
| February | 1 | 0% |
| March | 0 | 0% |
| April | 1 | 0% |
| Maypeak | 584 | 28.8% |
| June | 266 | 13.1% |
| July | 271 | 13.4% |
| Augustpeak | 414 | 20.4% |
| Septemberpeak | 461 | 22.7% |
| October | 14 | 0.7% |
| November | 15 | 0.7% |
| December | 1 | 0% |
Hummingbirds you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Ruby-throated Hummingbird | 1,977 |
| Rufous Hummingbird | 18 |
| Anna's Hummingbird | 15 |
In Minnesota, 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 3rd busiest of the twelve months, out of 10 months with recorded activity.
Activity is rising from July (13.4%) into August, and it heads toward September (22.7%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so August is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.
The hummingbirds most often recorded in Minnesota are Ruby-throated Hummingbird, Rufous Hummingbird and Anna's 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
- Ruby-throated Hummingbird1,977 records
- Rufous Hummingbird18 records
- Anna's Hummingbird15 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see hummingbirds in Minnesota in August?+
Yes. August accounts for 414 of the 2,028 verified hummingbirds sightings logged in Minnesota across the year, which is 20.4% of the annual total.
Is August a good time to see hummingbirds in Minnesota?+
August is one of the best months. It ranks 3rd of the year and sits inside the peak window of May, September and August.
What month is best for hummingbirds in Minnesota?+
May is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through May, September and August, based on 2,028 verified observations.
Which hummingbirds are you most likely to see in Minnesota?+
The most-recorded species in Minnesota are Ruby-throated Hummingbird, Rufous Hummingbird and Anna's Hummingbird, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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