Hummingbirds in Wisconsin in August
Yes, August is one of the best months to see hummingbirds in Wisconsin. It is the 2nd busiest month of the year, with 345 of the 1,574 sightings logged across the year (21.9%), 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 Wisconsin
21.9%
of yearly sightings
345
records in August
#2
busiest month of 12
1,574
verified records a year
July 14.4%, August 21.9%, September 17.1%. Busiest month is May at 27.6%.
1,574 verified observations of hummingbirds in Wisconsin, recorded across 10 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When hummingbirds are recorded in Wisconsin
Peak month
May
435 records (27.6% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 0 | 0% |
| February | 0 | 0% |
| March | 1 | 0.1% |
| April | 5 | 0.3% |
| Maypeak | 435 | 27.6% |
| June | 245 | 15.6% |
| July | 227 | 14.4% |
| Augustpeak | 345 | 21.9% |
| Septemberpeak | 269 | 17.1% |
| October | 25 | 1.6% |
| November | 16 | 1% |
| December | 6 | 0.4% |
Hummingbirds you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Ruby-throated Hummingbird | 1,527 |
| Rufous Hummingbird | 23 |
| Anna's Hummingbird | 8 |
| Allen's Hummingbird | 5 |
| Green-breasted Mango | 2 |
| Mexican Violetear | 1 |
In Wisconsin, August carries 21.9% of the year's hummingbirds sightings, about 13.6 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 2nd busiest of the twelve months, out of 10 months with recorded activity.
Activity is rising from July (14.4%) into August, and it heads toward September (17.1%) 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 Wisconsin are Ruby-throated Hummingbird, Rufous Hummingbird and Anna's 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 Hummingbird1,527 records
- Rufous Hummingbird23 records
- Anna's Hummingbird8 records
- Allen's Hummingbird5 records
- Green-breasted Mango2 records
- Mexican Violetear1 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see hummingbirds in Wisconsin in August?+
Yes. August accounts for 345 of the 1,574 verified hummingbirds sightings logged in Wisconsin across the year, which is 21.9% of the annual total.
Is August a good time to see hummingbirds in Wisconsin?+
August is one of the best months. It ranks 2nd of the year and sits inside the peak window of May, August and September.
What month is best for hummingbirds in Wisconsin?+
May is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through May, August and September, based on 1,574 verified observations.
Which hummingbirds are you most likely to see in Wisconsin?+
The most-recorded species in Wisconsin are Ruby-throated Hummingbird, Rufous Hummingbird and Anna's Hummingbird, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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