Hummingbirds in Virginia in August
Yes, August is one of the best months to see hummingbirds in Virginia. It is the 1st busiest month of the year, with 831 of the 2,973 sightings logged across the year (28%), 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 Virginia
28%
of yearly sightings
831
records in August
#1
busiest month of 12
2,973
verified records a year
July 17.2%, August 28%, September 17.5%. Busiest month is August at 28%.
2,973 verified observations of hummingbirds in Virginia, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When hummingbirds are recorded in Virginia
Peak month
August
831 records (28% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 16 | 0.5% |
| February | 2 | 0.1% |
| March | 7 | 0.2% |
| April | 247 | 8.3% |
| May | 353 | 11.9% |
| June | 362 | 12.2% |
| Julypeak | 511 | 17.2% |
| Augustpeak | 831 | 28% |
| Septemberpeak | 520 | 17.5% |
| October | 76 | 2.6% |
| November | 23 | 0.8% |
| December | 25 | 0.8% |
Hummingbirds you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Ruby-throated Hummingbird | 2,879 |
| Rufous Hummingbird | 35 |
| Calliope Hummingbird | 8 |
| Anna's Hummingbird | 6 |
| Allen's Hummingbird | 4 |
| Black-chinned Hummingbird | 4 |
| Buff-bellied Hummingbird | 3 |
In Virginia, August carries 28% of the year's hummingbirds sightings, about 19.7 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 July (17.2%) into August, and it heads toward September (17.5%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so August is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.
The hummingbirds most often recorded in Virginia are Ruby-throated Hummingbird, Rufous Hummingbird and Calliope Hummingbird. Those counts are annual totals rather than a August split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in August itself.
Which hummingbirds you are most likely to see
- Ruby-throated Hummingbird2,879 records
- Rufous Hummingbird35 records
- Calliope Hummingbird8 records
- Anna's Hummingbird6 records
- Allen's Hummingbird4 records
- Black-chinned Hummingbird4 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see hummingbirds in Virginia in August?+
Yes. August accounts for 831 of the 2,973 verified hummingbirds sightings logged in Virginia across the year, which is 28% of the annual total.
Is August a good time to see hummingbirds in Virginia?+
August is one of the best months. It ranks 1st of the year and sits inside the peak window of August, September and July.
What month is best for hummingbirds in Virginia?+
August is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through August, September and July, based on 2,973 verified observations.
Which hummingbirds are you most likely to see in Virginia?+
The most-recorded species in Virginia are Ruby-throated Hummingbird, Rufous Hummingbird and Calliope Hummingbird, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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