Hummingbirds in New Jersey in June

Yes, June is a good month to see hummingbirds in New Jersey. It is the 5th busiest month of the year, with 118 of the 1,319 sightings logged across the year (8.9%), 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.

Ruby-throated Hummingbird photographed in New JerseyRuby-throated Hummingbird photographed in New JerseyRuby-throated Hummingbird photographed in New Jersey
Photos by iNaturalist observers, used under Creative Commons.

Good month for hummingbirds in New Jersey

8.9%

of yearly sightings

118

records in June

#5

busiest month of 12

1,319

verified records a year

May 19.6%, June 8.9%, July 15.4%. Busiest month is August at 27.7%.

Best months: August, May, September

1,319 verified observations of hummingbirds in New Jersey, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.

When hummingbirds are recorded in New Jersey

Peak month

August

366 records (27.7% of the year)

Quietest month

February

4 records

MonthObservationsShare
January80.6%
February40.3%
March60.5%
April665%
Maypeak25819.6%
June1188.9%
July20315.4%
Augustpeak36627.7%
Septemberpeak22417%
October372.8%
November181.4%
December110.8%

Hummingbirds you are most likely to see

SpeciesVerified observations
Ruby-throated Hummingbird1,266
Rufous Hummingbird25
Black-chinned Hummingbird4
Calliope Hummingbird4
Broad-tailed Hummingbird1

In New Jersey, June carries 8.9% of the year's hummingbirds sightings, about 0.6 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 5th busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.

Activity is easing off from May (19.6%) into June, and it heads toward July (15.4%) after. The busiest month is August (27.7%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.

The hummingbirds most often recorded in New Jersey are Ruby-throated Hummingbird, Rufous Hummingbird and Black-chinned Hummingbird. Those counts are annual totals rather than a June split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in June itself.

Which hummingbirds you are most likely to see

  • Ruby-throated Hummingbird1,266 records
  • Rufous Hummingbird25 records
  • Black-chinned Hummingbird4 records
  • Calliope Hummingbird4 records
  • Broad-tailed Hummingbird1 records
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Frequently asked questions

Can you see hummingbirds in New Jersey in June?+

Yes. June accounts for 118 of the 1,319 verified hummingbirds sightings logged in New Jersey across the year, which is 8.9% of the annual total.

Is June a good time to see hummingbirds in New Jersey?+

June is the 5th busiest month. It is workable, though August and May is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.

What month is best for hummingbirds in New Jersey?+

August is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through August, May and September, based on 1,319 verified observations.

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

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