Hummingbirds in New Hampshire in July

Yes, July is one of the best months to see hummingbirds in New Hampshire. It is the 3rd busiest month of the year, with 139 of the 743 sightings logged across the year (18.7%), based on verified iNaturalist records.

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By Tim, founder of Easy Street Markets. I maintain the wildlife database and verify every animal and source myself. Updated June 28, 2026.

Calliope Hummingbird photographed in New HampshireRuby-throated Hummingbird photographed in New HampshireRuby-throated Hummingbird photographed in New Hampshire
Photos by iNaturalist observers, used under Creative Commons.

Peak month for hummingbirds in New Hampshire

18.7%

of yearly sightings

139

records in July

#3

busiest month of 12

743

verified records a year

June 14.4%, July 18.7%, August 33.2%. Busiest month is August at 33.2%.

Best months: August, May, JulyPeak season right now

743 verified observations of hummingbirds in New Hampshire, recorded across 10 months of the year on iNaturalist.

When hummingbirds are recorded in New Hampshire

Peak month

August

247 records (33.2% of the year)

Quietest month

January

No verified records

MonthObservationsShare
January00%
February00%
March20.3%
April40.5%
Maypeak19025.6%
June10714.4%
Julypeak13918.7%
Augustpeak24733.2%
September445.9%
October20.3%
November10.1%
December70.9%

Hummingbirds you are most likely to see

SpeciesVerified observations
Ruby-throated Hummingbird728
Rufous Hummingbird7
Calliope Hummingbird3

In New Hampshire, July carries 18.7% of the year's hummingbirds sightings, about 10.4 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 June (14.4%) into July, and it heads toward August (33.2%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so July is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.

The hummingbirds most often recorded in New Hampshire are Ruby-throated Hummingbird, Rufous Hummingbird and Calliope 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 Hummingbird728 records
  • Rufous Hummingbird7 records
  • Calliope Hummingbird3 records
Plan your tripAppalachian National Scenic Trail

Plan your hummingbird trip in New Hampshire

Start with live tours near Appalachian National Scenic Trail, then compare a nearby stay and a broader wildlife backup before you lock in the trip.

Gear to see them

Frequently asked questions

Can you see hummingbirds in New Hampshire in July?+

Yes. July accounts for 139 of the 743 verified hummingbirds sightings logged in New Hampshire across the year, which is 18.7% of the annual total.

Is July a good time to see hummingbirds in New Hampshire?+

July is one of the best months. It ranks 3rd of the year and sits inside the peak window of August, May and July.

What month is best for hummingbirds in New Hampshire?+

August is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through August, May and July, based on 743 verified observations.

Which hummingbirds are you most likely to see in New Hampshire?+

The most-recorded species in New Hampshire are Ruby-throated Hummingbird, Rufous Hummingbird and Calliope Hummingbird, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.