Hummingbirds in Montana in August
Yes, August is a good month to see hummingbirds in Montana. It is the 4th busiest month of the year, with 118 of the 680 sightings logged across the year (17.4%), 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 July 2, 2026.
Good month for hummingbirds in Montana
17.4%
of yearly sightings
118
records in August
#4
busiest month of 12
680
verified records a year
July 27.9%, August 17.4%, September 1.3%. Busiest month is July at 27.9%.
680 verified observations of hummingbirds in Montana, recorded across 9 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When hummingbirds are recorded in Montana
Peak month
July
190 records (27.9% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 2 | 0.3% |
| February | 0 | 0% |
| March | 0 | 0% |
| April | 21 | 3.1% |
| Maypeak | 184 | 27.1% |
| Junepeak | 150 | 22.1% |
| Julypeak | 190 | 27.9% |
| August | 118 | 17.4% |
| September | 9 | 1.3% |
| October | 4 | 0.6% |
| November | 0 | 0% |
| December | 2 | 0.3% |
Hummingbirds you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Calliope Hummingbird | 298 |
| Rufous Hummingbird | 219 |
| Black-chinned Hummingbird | 111 |
| Broad-tailed Hummingbird | 22 |
| Anna's Hummingbird | 9 |
| Ruby-throated Hummingbird | 3 |
In Montana, August carries 17.4% of the year's hummingbirds sightings, about 9.1 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 4th busiest of the twelve months, out of 9 months with recorded activity.
Activity is easing off from July (27.9%) into August, and it heads toward September (1.3%) after. The busiest month is July (27.9%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
The hummingbirds most often recorded in Montana are Calliope Hummingbird, Rufous Hummingbird and Black-chinned 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
- Calliope Hummingbird298 records
- Rufous Hummingbird219 records
- Black-chinned Hummingbird111 records
- Broad-tailed Hummingbird22 records
- Anna's Hummingbird9 records
- Ruby-throated Hummingbird3 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see hummingbirds in Montana in August?+
Yes. August accounts for 118 of the 680 verified hummingbirds sightings logged in Montana across the year, which is 17.4% of the annual total.
Is August a good time to see hummingbirds in Montana?+
August is the 4th busiest month. It is workable, though July and May is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.
What month is best for hummingbirds in Montana?+
July is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through July, May and June, based on 680 verified observations.
Which hummingbirds are you most likely to see in Montana?+
The most-recorded species in Montana are Calliope Hummingbird, Rufous Hummingbird and Black-chinned Hummingbird, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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