Hummingbirds in Vermont in July
Yes, July is one of the best months to see hummingbirds in Vermont. It is the 3rd busiest month of the year, with 256 of the 1,425 sightings logged across the year (18%), 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 July 2, 2026.
Peak month for hummingbirds in Vermont
18%
of yearly sightings
256
records in July
#3
busiest month of 12
1,425
verified records a year
June 13.6%, July 18%, August 26.7%. Busiest month is May at 31.3%.
1,425 verified observations of hummingbirds in Vermont, recorded across 9 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When hummingbirds are recorded in Vermont
Peak month
May
446 records (31.3% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 1 | 0.1% |
| February | 0 | 0% |
| March | 0 | 0% |
| April | 4 | 0.3% |
| Maypeak | 446 | 31.3% |
| June | 194 | 13.6% |
| Julypeak | 256 | 18% |
| Augustpeak | 380 | 26.7% |
| September | 138 | 9.7% |
| October | 5 | 0.4% |
| November | 0 | 0% |
| December | 1 | 0.1% |
Hummingbirds you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Ruby-throated Hummingbird | 1,411 |
| Rufous Hummingbird | 5 |
| Mexican Violetear | 4 |
In Vermont, July carries 18% of the year's hummingbirds sightings, about 9.7 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 3rd busiest of the twelve months, out of 9 months with recorded activity.
Activity is rising from June (13.6%) into July, and it heads toward August (26.7%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so July is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.
The hummingbirds most often recorded in Vermont are Ruby-throated Hummingbird, Rufous Hummingbird and Mexican Violetear. 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 Hummingbird1,411 records
- Rufous Hummingbird5 records
- Mexican Violetear4 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see hummingbirds in Vermont in July?+
Yes. July accounts for 256 of the 1,425 verified hummingbirds sightings logged in Vermont across the year, which is 18% of the annual total.
Is July a good time to see hummingbirds in Vermont?+
July is one of the best months. It ranks 3rd of the year and sits inside the peak window of May, August and July.
What month is best for hummingbirds in Vermont?+
May is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through May, August and July, based on 1,425 verified observations.
Which hummingbirds are you most likely to see in Vermont?+
The most-recorded species in Vermont are Ruby-throated Hummingbird, Rufous Hummingbird and Mexican Violetear, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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