Hummingbirds in Texas in May
Yes, May is a good month to see hummingbirds in Texas. It is the 4th busiest month of the year, with 3,888 of the 37,439 sightings logged across the year (10.4%), 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 Texas
10.4%
of yearly sightings
3,888
records in May
#4
busiest month of 12
37,439
verified records a year
April 20.5%, May 10.4%, June 6.5%. Busiest month is April at 20.5%.
37,439 verified observations of hummingbirds in Texas, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When hummingbirds are recorded in Texas
Peak month
April
7,692 records (20.5% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 1,182 | 3.2% |
| February | 731 | 2% |
| March | 2,216 | 5.9% |
| Aprilpeak | 7,692 | 20.5% |
| May | 3,888 | 10.4% |
| June | 2,451 | 6.5% |
| July | 2,699 | 7.2% |
| Augustpeak | 5,271 | 14.1% |
| Septemberpeak | 6,716 | 17.9% |
| October | 2,391 | 6.4% |
| November | 1,145 | 3.1% |
| December | 1,057 | 2.8% |
Hummingbirds you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Ruby-throated Hummingbird | 11,860 |
| Black-chinned Hummingbird | 11,101 |
| Buff-bellied Hummingbird | 2,390 |
| Rufous Hummingbird | 2,060 |
| Broad-tailed Hummingbird | 527 |
| Anna's Hummingbird | 484 |
| Lucifer Hummingbird | 420 |
| Allen's Hummingbird | 306 |
In Texas, May carries 10.4% of the year's hummingbirds sightings, about 2.1 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 4th busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity is easing off from April (20.5%) into May, and it heads toward June (6.5%) after. The busiest month is April (20.5%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
The hummingbirds most often recorded in Texas are Ruby-throated Hummingbird, Black-chinned Hummingbird and Buff-bellied 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 Hummingbird11,860 records
- Black-chinned Hummingbird11,101 records
- Buff-bellied Hummingbird2,390 records
- Rufous Hummingbird2,060 records
- Broad-tailed Hummingbird527 records
- Anna's Hummingbird484 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see hummingbirds in Texas in May?+
Yes. May accounts for 3,888 of the 37,439 verified hummingbirds sightings logged in Texas across the year, which is 10.4% of the annual total.
Is May a good time to see hummingbirds in Texas?+
May is the 4th busiest month. It is workable, though April and September is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.
What month is best for hummingbirds in Texas?+
April is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through April, September and August, based on 37,439 verified observations.
Which hummingbirds are you most likely to see in Texas?+
The most-recorded species in Texas are Ruby-throated Hummingbird, Black-chinned Hummingbird and Buff-bellied Hummingbird, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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