Hummingbirds in New Mexico in August
Yes, August is one of the best months to see hummingbirds in New Mexico. It is the 2nd busiest month of the year, with 1,462 of the 6,854 sightings logged across the year (21.3%), 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 Mexico
21.3%
of yearly sightings
1,462
records in August
#2
busiest month of 12
6,854
verified records a year
July 21.8%, August 21.3%, September 10.3%. Busiest month is July at 21.8%.
6,854 verified observations of hummingbirds in New Mexico, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When hummingbirds are recorded in New Mexico
Peak month
July
1,495 records (21.8% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 14 | 0.2% |
| February | 4 | 0.1% |
| March | 35 | 0.5% |
| Aprilpeak | 1,095 | 16% |
| May | 1,061 | 15.5% |
| June | 816 | 11.9% |
| Julypeak | 1,495 | 21.8% |
| Augustpeak | 1,462 | 21.3% |
| September | 706 | 10.3% |
| October | 139 | 2% |
| November | 19 | 0.3% |
| December | 8 | 0.1% |
Hummingbirds you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Black-chinned Hummingbird | 2,819 |
| Broad-tailed Hummingbird | 1,930 |
| Rufous Hummingbird | 973 |
| Calliope Hummingbird | 335 |
| Anna's Hummingbird | 30 |
| Broad-billed Hummingbird | 26 |
| Rivoli's Hummingbird | 25 |
| Ruby-throated Hummingbird | 19 |
In New Mexico, August carries 21.3% of the year's hummingbirds sightings, about 13 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 holds steady between July and August, and it heads toward September (10.3%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so August is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.
The hummingbirds most often recorded in New Mexico are Black-chinned Hummingbird, Broad-tailed Hummingbird and Rufous 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
- Black-chinned Hummingbird2,819 records
- Broad-tailed Hummingbird1,930 records
- Rufous Hummingbird973 records
- Calliope Hummingbird335 records
- Anna's Hummingbird30 records
- Broad-billed Hummingbird26 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see hummingbirds in New Mexico in August?+
Yes. August accounts for 1,462 of the 6,854 verified hummingbirds sightings logged in New Mexico across the year, which is 21.3% of the annual total.
Is August a good time to see hummingbirds in New Mexico?+
August is one of the best months. It ranks 2nd of the year and sits inside the peak window of July, August and April.
What month is best for hummingbirds in New Mexico?+
July is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through July, August and April, based on 6,854 verified observations.
Which hummingbirds are you most likely to see in New Mexico?+
The most-recorded species in New Mexico are Black-chinned Hummingbird, Broad-tailed Hummingbird and Rufous Hummingbird, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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