Hummingbirds in Minnesota in September
Yes, September is one of the best months to see hummingbirds in Minnesota. It is the 2nd busiest month of the year, with 461 of the 2,028 sightings logged across the year (22.7%), 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
22.7%
of yearly sightings
461
records in September
#2
busiest month of 12
2,028
verified records a year
August 20.4%, September 22.7%, October 0.7%. 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, September carries 22.7% of the year's hummingbirds sightings, about 14.4 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 2nd busiest of the twelve months, out of 10 months with recorded activity.
Activity is rising from August (20.4%) into September, and it heads toward October (0.7%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so September 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 September split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in September 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 September?+
Yes. September accounts for 461 of the 2,028 verified hummingbirds sightings logged in Minnesota across the year, which is 22.7% of the annual total.
Is September a good time to see hummingbirds in Minnesota?+
September is one of the best months. It ranks 2nd 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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