Hummingbirds in Wyoming in July

Yes, July is one of the best months to see hummingbirds in Wyoming. It is the 1st busiest month of the year, with 224 of the 582 sightings logged across the year (38.5%), 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.

Calliope Hummingbird photographed in WyomingRufous Hummingbird photographed in WyomingCalliope Hummingbird photographed in Wyoming
Photos by iNaturalist observers, used under Creative Commons.

Peak month for hummingbirds in Wyoming

38.5%

of yearly sightings

224

records in July

#1

busiest month of 12

582

verified records a year

June 22.5%, July 38.5%, August 21.6%. Busiest month is July at 38.5%.

Best months: July, June, AugustPeak season right now

582 verified observations of hummingbirds in Wyoming, recorded across 7 months of the year on iNaturalist.

When hummingbirds are recorded in Wyoming

Peak month

July

224 records (38.5% of the year)

Quietest month

January

No verified records

MonthObservationsShare
January00%
February00%
March00%
April20.3%
May8113.9%
Junepeak13122.5%
Julypeak22438.5%
Augustpeak12621.6%
September172.9%
October10.2%
November00%
December00%

Hummingbirds you are most likely to see

SpeciesVerified observations
Broad-tailed Hummingbird290
Rufous Hummingbird127
Calliope Hummingbird106
Black-chinned Hummingbird19
Ruby-throated Hummingbird1

In Wyoming, July carries 38.5% of the year's hummingbirds sightings, about 30.2 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 1st busiest of the twelve months, out of 7 months with recorded activity.

Activity is rising from June (22.5%) into July, and it heads toward August (21.6%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so July is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.

The hummingbirds most often recorded in Wyoming are Broad-tailed 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

  • Broad-tailed Hummingbird290 records
  • Rufous Hummingbird127 records
  • Calliope Hummingbird106 records
  • Black-chinned Hummingbird19 records
  • Ruby-throated Hummingbird1 records
Plan your tripBighorn Canyon National Recreation Area

Plan your hummingbird trip in Wyoming

Start with live tours near Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area, 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 Wyoming in July?+

Yes. July accounts for 224 of the 582 verified hummingbirds sightings logged in Wyoming across the year, which is 38.5% of the annual total.

Is July a good time to see hummingbirds in Wyoming?+

July is one of the best months. It ranks 1st of the year and sits inside the peak window of July, June and August.

What month is best for hummingbirds in Wyoming?+

July is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through July, June and August, based on 582 verified observations.

Which hummingbirds are you most likely to see in Wyoming?+

The most-recorded species in Wyoming are Broad-tailed Hummingbird, Rufous Hummingbird and Calliope Hummingbird, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.