Hummingbirds in Ohio in May
Yes, May is one of the best months to see hummingbirds in Ohio. It is the 2nd busiest month of the year, with 631 of the 3,267 sightings logged across the year (19.3%), 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 30, 2026.
Peak month for hummingbirds in Ohio
19.3%
of yearly sightings
631
records in May
#2
busiest month of 12
3,267
verified records a year
April 1.5%, May 19.3%, June 13.3%. Busiest month is August at 25.9%.
3,267 verified observations of hummingbirds in Ohio, recorded across 11 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When hummingbirds are recorded in Ohio
Peak month
August
846 records (25.9% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 12 | 0.4% |
| February | 3 | 0.1% |
| March | 0 | 0% |
| April | 48 | 1.5% |
| Maypeak | 631 | 19.3% |
| June | 435 | 13.3% |
| Julypeak | 591 | 18.1% |
| Augustpeak | 846 | 25.9% |
| September | 544 | 16.7% |
| October | 56 | 1.7% |
| November | 80 | 2.4% |
| December | 21 | 0.6% |
Hummingbirds you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Ruby-throated Hummingbird | 3,111 |
| Rufous Hummingbird | 60 |
| Anna's Hummingbird | 24 |
| Black-chinned Hummingbird | 22 |
| Allen's Hummingbird | 14 |
| Calliope Hummingbird | 11 |
| Mexican Violetear | 3 |
In Ohio, May carries 19.3% of the year's hummingbirds sightings, about 11 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 2nd busiest of the twelve months, out of 11 months with recorded activity.
Activity is rising from April (1.5%) into May, and it heads toward June (13.3%) 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 Ohio are Ruby-throated Hummingbird, Rufous Hummingbird and Anna's 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 Hummingbird3,111 records
- Rufous Hummingbird60 records
- Anna's Hummingbird24 records
- Black-chinned Hummingbird22 records
- Allen's Hummingbird14 records
- Calliope Hummingbird11 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see hummingbirds in Ohio in May?+
Yes. May accounts for 631 of the 3,267 verified hummingbirds sightings logged in Ohio across the year, which is 19.3% of the annual total.
Is May a good time to see hummingbirds in Ohio?+
May is one of the best months. It ranks 2nd of the year and sits inside the peak window of August, May and July.
What month is best for hummingbirds in Ohio?+
August is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through August, May and July, based on 3,267 verified observations.
Which hummingbirds are you most likely to see in Ohio?+
The most-recorded species in Ohio are Ruby-throated Hummingbird, Rufous Hummingbird and Anna's Hummingbird, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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