Hummingbirds in Washington in June

Yes, June is one of the best months to see hummingbirds in Washington. It is the 3rd busiest month of the year, with 1,568 of the 11,594 sightings logged across the year (13.5%), 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 June 28, 2026.

Peak month for hummingbirds in Washington

13.5%

of yearly sightings

1,568

records in June

#3

busiest month of 12

11,594

verified records a year

May 16.9%, June 13.5%, July 8.2%. Busiest month is May at 16.9%.

Best months: May, April, June

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)

Quietest month

October

384 records

MonthObservationsShare
January6946%
February6906%
March1,35411.7%
Aprilpeak1,74015%
Maypeak1,95916.9%
Junepeak1,56813.5%
July9568.2%
August7506.5%
September4543.9%
October3843.3%
November4183.6%
December6275.4%

Hummingbirds you are most likely to see

SpeciesVerified observations
Anna's Hummingbird8,331
Rufous Hummingbird2,101
Calliope Hummingbird523
Black-chinned Hummingbird351
Costa's Hummingbird4
Anna's × Rufous Hummingbird3
Black-chinned × Calliope Hummingbird2
Black-chinned × Anna's Hummingbird1

In Washington, June carries 13.5% of the year's hummingbirds sightings, about 5.2 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 3rd busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.

Activity is easing off from May (16.9%) into June, and it heads toward July (8.2%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so June 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 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

  • 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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Plan your hummingbird trip in Washington

Start with live tours near Ebey's Landing National Historical Reserve, then compare a nearby stay and a broader wildlife backup before you lock in the trip.

Gear to see them

Frequently asked questions

Can you see hummingbirds in Washington in June?+

Yes. June accounts for 1,568 of the 11,594 verified hummingbirds sightings logged in Washington across the year, which is 13.5% of the annual total.

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

June is one of the best months. It ranks 3rd 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.