Hummingbirds in South Carolina in September
Yes, September is one of the best months to see hummingbirds in South Carolina. It is the 1st busiest month of the year, with 859 of the 2,976 sightings logged across the year (28.9%), 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 South Carolina
28.9%
of yearly sightings
859
records in September
#1
busiest month of 12
2,976
verified records a year
August 20.4%, September 28.9%, October 8.7%. Busiest month is September at 28.9%.
2,976 verified observations of hummingbirds in South Carolina, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When hummingbirds are recorded in South Carolina
Peak month
September
859 records (28.9% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 9 | 0.3% |
| February | 6 | 0.2% |
| March | 19 | 0.6% |
| April | 183 | 6.1% |
| May | 255 | 8.6% |
| June | 232 | 7.8% |
| Julypeak | 528 | 17.7% |
| Augustpeak | 607 | 20.4% |
| Septemberpeak | 859 | 28.9% |
| October | 260 | 8.7% |
| November | 11 | 0.4% |
| December | 7 | 0.2% |
Hummingbirds you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Ruby-throated Hummingbird | 2,949 |
| Rufous Hummingbird | 13 |
| Buff-bellied Hummingbird | 1 |
| Allen's Hummingbird | 1 |
| Black-chinned Hummingbird | 1 |
In South Carolina, September carries 28.9% of the year's hummingbirds sightings, about 20.6 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 1st busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity is rising from August (20.4%) into September, and it heads toward October (8.7%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so September is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.
The hummingbirds most often recorded in South Carolina are Ruby-throated Hummingbird, Rufous Hummingbird and Buff-bellied Hummingbird. Those counts are annual totals rather than a September split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in September itself.
Which hummingbirds you are most likely to see
- Ruby-throated Hummingbird2,949 records
- Rufous Hummingbird13 records
- Buff-bellied Hummingbird1 records
- Allen's Hummingbird1 records
- Black-chinned Hummingbird1 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see hummingbirds in South Carolina in September?+
Yes. September accounts for 859 of the 2,976 verified hummingbirds sightings logged in South Carolina across the year, which is 28.9% of the annual total.
Is September a good time to see hummingbirds in South Carolina?+
September is one of the best months. It ranks 1st of the year and sits inside the peak window of September, August and July.
What month is best for hummingbirds in South Carolina?+
September is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through September, August and July, based on 2,976 verified observations.
Which hummingbirds are you most likely to see in South Carolina?+
The most-recorded species in South Carolina are Ruby-throated Hummingbird, Rufous Hummingbird and Buff-bellied Hummingbird, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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