Hummingbirds in Utah in May
Yes, May is one of the best months to see hummingbirds in Utah. It is the 1st busiest month of the year, with 815 of the 3,455 sightings logged across the year (23.6%), 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 Utah
23.6%
of yearly sightings
815
records in May
#1
busiest month of 12
3,455
verified records a year
April 5.7%, May 23.6%, June 17.4%. Busiest month is May at 23.6%.
3,455 verified observations of hummingbirds in Utah, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When hummingbirds are recorded in Utah
Peak month
May
815 records (23.6% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 15 | 0.4% |
| February | 31 | 0.9% |
| March | 55 | 1.6% |
| April | 198 | 5.7% |
| Maypeak | 815 | 23.6% |
| June | 600 | 17.4% |
| Julypeak | 655 | 19% |
| Augustpeak | 794 | 23% |
| September | 248 | 7.2% |
| October | 19 | 0.5% |
| November | 13 | 0.4% |
| December | 12 | 0.3% |
Hummingbirds you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Black-chinned Hummingbird | 1,725 |
| Broad-tailed Hummingbird | 580 |
| Rufous Hummingbird | 329 |
| Anna's Hummingbird | 176 |
| Calliope Hummingbird | 68 |
| Costa's Hummingbird | 45 |
| Broad-billed Hummingbird | 3 |
In Utah, May carries 23.6% of the year's hummingbirds sightings, about 15.3 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 April (5.7%) into May, and it heads toward June (17.4%) 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 Utah are Black-chinned Hummingbird, Broad-tailed 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
- Black-chinned Hummingbird1,725 records
- Broad-tailed Hummingbird580 records
- Rufous Hummingbird329 records
- Anna's Hummingbird176 records
- Calliope Hummingbird68 records
- Costa's Hummingbird45 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see hummingbirds in Utah in May?+
Yes. May accounts for 815 of the 3,455 verified hummingbirds sightings logged in Utah across the year, which is 23.6% of the annual total.
Is May a good time to see hummingbirds in Utah?+
May is one of the best months. It ranks 1st of the year and sits inside the peak window of May, August and July.
What month is best for hummingbirds in Utah?+
May is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through May, August and July, based on 3,455 verified observations.
Which hummingbirds are you most likely to see in Utah?+
The most-recorded species in Utah are Black-chinned Hummingbird, Broad-tailed Hummingbird and Rufous Hummingbird, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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