Hummingbirds in Washington in July
Yes, July is a good month to see hummingbirds in Washington. It is the 5th busiest month of the year, with 956 of the 11,594 sightings logged across the year (8.2%), 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.
Good month for hummingbirds in Washington
8.2%
of yearly sightings
956
records in July
#5
busiest month of 12
11,594
verified records a year
June 13.5%, July 8.2%, August 6.5%. 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, July carries 8.2% of the year's hummingbirds sightings, about 0.1 points below an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 5th busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity is easing off from June (13.5%) into July, and it heads toward August (6.5%) after. The busiest month is May (16.9%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
The hummingbirds most often recorded in Washington are Anna's Hummingbird, Rufous Hummingbird and Calliope Hummingbird. 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
- 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 July?+
Yes. July accounts for 956 of the 11,594 verified hummingbirds sightings logged in Washington across the year, which is 8.2% of the annual total.
Is July a good time to see hummingbirds in Washington?+
July is the 5th busiest month. It is workable, though May and April is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.
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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