Hummingbirds in Wisconsin in June
Yes, June is a good month to see hummingbirds in Wisconsin. It is the 4th busiest month of the year, with 245 of the 1,574 sightings logged across the year (15.6%), 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 Wisconsin
15.6%
of yearly sightings
245
records in June
#4
busiest month of 12
1,574
verified records a year
May 27.6%, June 15.6%, July 14.4%. 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, June carries 15.6% of the year's hummingbirds sightings, about 7.3 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 4th busiest of the twelve months, out of 10 months with recorded activity.
Activity is easing off from May (27.6%) into June, and it heads toward July (14.4%) after. The busiest month is May (27.6%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
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 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
- 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 June?+
Yes. June accounts for 245 of the 1,574 verified hummingbirds sightings logged in Wisconsin across the year, which is 15.6% of the annual total.
Is June a good time to see hummingbirds in Wisconsin?+
June is the 4th busiest month. It is workable, though May and August is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.
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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