Hummingbirds in Washington in April
Yes, April is one of the best months to see hummingbirds in Washington. It is the 2nd busiest month of the year, with 1,740 of the 11,594 sightings logged across the year (15%), 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 Washington
15%
of yearly sightings
1,740
records in April
#2
busiest month of 12
11,594
verified records a year
March 11.7%, April 15%, May 16.9%. Busiest month is May at 16.9%.
11,594 verified observations of hummingbirds in Washington, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When hummingbirds are recorded in Washington
Peak month
May
1,959 records (16.9% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 694 | 6% |
| February | 690 | 6% |
| March | 1,354 | 11.7% |
| Aprilpeak | 1,740 | 15% |
| Maypeak | 1,959 | 16.9% |
| Junepeak | 1,568 | 13.5% |
| July | 956 | 8.2% |
| August | 750 | 6.5% |
| September | 454 | 3.9% |
| October | 384 | 3.3% |
| November | 418 | 3.6% |
| December | 627 | 5.4% |
Hummingbirds you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Anna's Hummingbird | 8,331 |
| Rufous Hummingbird | 2,101 |
| Calliope Hummingbird | 523 |
| Black-chinned Hummingbird | 351 |
| Costa's Hummingbird | 4 |
| Anna's × Rufous Hummingbird | 3 |
| Black-chinned × Calliope Hummingbird | 2 |
| Black-chinned × Anna's Hummingbird | 1 |
In Washington, April carries 15% of the year's hummingbirds sightings, about 6.7 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 2nd busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity is rising from March (11.7%) into April, and it heads toward May (16.9%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so April is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.
The hummingbirds most often recorded in Washington are Anna's Hummingbird, Rufous Hummingbird and Calliope Hummingbird. Those counts are annual totals rather than a April split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in April itself.
Which hummingbirds you are most likely to see
- Anna's Hummingbird8,331 records
- Rufous Hummingbird2,101 records
- Calliope Hummingbird523 records
- Black-chinned Hummingbird351 records
- Costa's Hummingbird4 records
- Anna's × Rufous Hummingbird3 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see hummingbirds in Washington in April?+
Yes. April accounts for 1,740 of the 11,594 verified hummingbirds sightings logged in Washington across the year, which is 15% of the annual total.
Is April a good time to see hummingbirds in Washington?+
April is one of the best months. It ranks 2nd of the year and sits inside the peak window of May, April and June.
What month is best for hummingbirds in Washington?+
May is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through May, April and June, based on 11,594 verified observations.
Which hummingbirds are you most likely to see in Washington?+
The most-recorded species in Washington are Anna's Hummingbird, Rufous Hummingbird and Calliope Hummingbird, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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