Hummingbirds in Vermont in June

Yes, June is a good month to see hummingbirds in Vermont. It is the 4th busiest month of the year, with 194 of the 1,425 sightings logged across the year (13.6%), based on verified iNaturalist records.

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By Tim, founder of Easy Street Markets. I maintain the wildlife database and verify every animal and source myself. Updated July 2, 2026.

Good month for hummingbirds in Vermont

13.6%

of yearly sightings

194

records in June

#4

busiest month of 12

1,425

verified records a year

May 31.3%, June 13.6%, July 18%. Busiest month is May at 31.3%.

Best months: May, August, JulyPeak season right now

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)

Quietest month

February

No verified records

MonthObservationsShare
January10.1%
February00%
March00%
April40.3%
Maypeak44631.3%
June19413.6%
Julypeak25618%
Augustpeak38026.7%
September1389.7%
October50.4%
November00%
December10.1%

Hummingbirds you are most likely to see

SpeciesVerified observations
Ruby-throated Hummingbird1,411
Rufous Hummingbird5
Mexican Violetear4

In Vermont, June carries 13.6% of the year's hummingbirds sightings, about 5.3 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 4th busiest of the twelve months, out of 9 months with recorded activity.

Activity is easing off from May (31.3%) into June, and it heads toward July (18%) after. The busiest month is May (31.3%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.

The hummingbirds most often recorded in Vermont are Ruby-throated Hummingbird, Rufous Hummingbird and Mexican Violetear. Those counts are annual totals rather than a June split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in June 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 June?+

Yes. June accounts for 194 of the 1,425 verified hummingbirds sightings logged in Vermont across the year, which is 13.6% of the annual total.

Is June a good time to see hummingbirds in Vermont?+

June is the 4th busiest month. It is workable, though May and August is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.

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.