Hummingbirds in New Jersey in May
Yes, May is one of the best months to see hummingbirds in New Jersey. It is the 2nd busiest month of the year, with 258 of the 1,319 sightings logged across the year (19.6%), 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 New Jersey
19.6%
of yearly sightings
258
records in May
#2
busiest month of 12
1,319
verified records a year
April 5%, May 19.6%, June 8.9%. Busiest month is August at 27.7%.
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)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 8 | 0.6% |
| February | 4 | 0.3% |
| March | 6 | 0.5% |
| April | 66 | 5% |
| Maypeak | 258 | 19.6% |
| June | 118 | 8.9% |
| July | 203 | 15.4% |
| Augustpeak | 366 | 27.7% |
| Septemberpeak | 224 | 17% |
| October | 37 | 2.8% |
| November | 18 | 1.4% |
| December | 11 | 0.8% |
Hummingbirds you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Ruby-throated Hummingbird | 1,266 |
| Rufous Hummingbird | 25 |
| Black-chinned Hummingbird | 4 |
| Calliope Hummingbird | 4 |
| Broad-tailed Hummingbird | 1 |
In New Jersey, May carries 19.6% of the year's hummingbirds sightings, about 11.3 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 2nd busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity is rising from April (5%) into May, and it heads toward June (8.9%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so May is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.
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 May split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in May 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 May?+
Yes. May accounts for 258 of the 1,319 verified hummingbirds sightings logged in New Jersey across the year, which is 19.6% of the annual total.
Is May a good time to see hummingbirds in New Jersey?+
May is one of the best months. It ranks 2nd of the year and sits inside the peak window of August, May and September.
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.
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