Hummingbirds in Rhode Island in May
Yes, May is one of the best months to see hummingbirds in Rhode Island. It is the 2nd busiest month of the year, with 66 of the 229 sightings logged across the year (28.8%), 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 Rhode Island
28.8%
of yearly sightings
66
records in May
#2
busiest month of 12
229
verified records a year
April 0.4%, May 28.8%, June 15.7%. 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, May carries 28.8% of the year's hummingbirds sightings, about 20.5 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 2nd busiest of the twelve months, out of 8 months with recorded activity.
Activity is rising from April (0.4%) into May, and it heads toward June (15.7%) 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 Rhode Island are Ruby-throated Hummingbird and Rufous 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 Hummingbird221 records
- Rufous Hummingbird4 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see hummingbirds in Rhode Island in May?+
Yes. May accounts for 66 of the 229 verified hummingbirds sightings logged in Rhode Island across the year, which is 28.8% of the annual total.
Is May a good time to see hummingbirds in Rhode Island?+
May is one of the best months. It ranks 2nd of the year and sits inside the peak window of August, May and June.
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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