Hummingbirds in Rhode Island in July
Yes, July is a good month to see hummingbirds in Rhode Island. It is the 4th busiest month of the year, with 26 of the 229 sightings logged across the year (11.4%), 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.
Good month for hummingbirds in Rhode Island
11.4%
of yearly sightings
26
records in July
#4
busiest month of 12
229
verified records a year
June 15.7%, July 11.4%, August 35.4%. Busiest month is August at 35.4%.
229 verified observations of hummingbirds in Rhode Island, recorded across 8 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When hummingbirds are recorded in Rhode Island
Peak month
August
81 records (35.4% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 0 | 0% |
| February | 0 | 0% |
| March | 0 | 0% |
| April | 1 | 0.4% |
| Maypeak | 66 | 28.8% |
| Junepeak | 36 | 15.7% |
| July | 26 | 11.4% |
| Augustpeak | 81 | 35.4% |
| September | 16 | 7% |
| October | 0 | 0% |
| November | 2 | 0.9% |
| December | 1 | 0.4% |
Hummingbirds you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Ruby-throated Hummingbird | 221 |
| Rufous Hummingbird | 4 |
In Rhode Island, July carries 11.4% of the year's hummingbirds sightings, about 3.1 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 4th busiest of the twelve months, out of 8 months with recorded activity.
Activity is easing off from June (15.7%) into July, and it heads toward August (35.4%) after. The busiest month is August (35.4%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
The hummingbirds most often recorded in Rhode Island are Ruby-throated Hummingbird and Rufous 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 Hummingbird221 records
- Rufous Hummingbird4 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see hummingbirds in Rhode Island in July?+
Yes. July accounts for 26 of the 229 verified hummingbirds sightings logged in Rhode Island across the year, which is 11.4% of the annual total.
Is July a good time to see hummingbirds in Rhode Island?+
July is the 4th busiest month. It is workable, though August and May is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.
What month is best for hummingbirds in Rhode Island?+
August is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through August, May and June, based on 229 verified observations.
Which hummingbirds are you most likely to see in Rhode Island?+
The most-recorded species in Rhode Island are Ruby-throated Hummingbird and Rufous Hummingbird, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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