Hummingbirds in Minnesota in July
Yes, July is a good month to see hummingbirds in Minnesota. It is the 4th busiest month of the year, with 271 of the 2,028 sightings logged across the year (13.4%), 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.
Good month for hummingbirds in Minnesota
13.4%
of yearly sightings
271
records in July
#4
busiest month of 12
2,028
verified records a year
June 13.1%, July 13.4%, August 20.4%. 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, July carries 13.4% of the year's hummingbirds sightings, about 5.1 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 4th busiest of the twelve months, out of 10 months with recorded activity.
Activity holds steady between June and July, and it heads toward August (20.4%) after. The busiest month is May (28.8%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
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 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 Hummingbird1,977 records
- Rufous Hummingbird18 records
- Anna's Hummingbird15 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see hummingbirds in Minnesota in July?+
Yes. July accounts for 271 of the 2,028 verified hummingbirds sightings logged in Minnesota across the year, which is 13.4% of the annual total.
Is July a good time to see hummingbirds in Minnesota?+
July is the 4th busiest month. It is workable, though May and September is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.
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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