Hummingbirds in Wyoming in May
Yes, May is a good month to see hummingbirds in Wyoming. It is the 4th busiest month of the year, with 81 of the 582 sightings logged across the year (13.9%), 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.
Good month for hummingbirds in Wyoming
13.9%
of yearly sightings
81
records in May
#4
busiest month of 12
582
verified records a year
April 0.3%, May 13.9%, June 22.5%. Busiest month is July at 38.5%.
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)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 0 | 0% |
| February | 0 | 0% |
| March | 0 | 0% |
| April | 2 | 0.3% |
| May | 81 | 13.9% |
| Junepeak | 131 | 22.5% |
| Julypeak | 224 | 38.5% |
| Augustpeak | 126 | 21.6% |
| September | 17 | 2.9% |
| October | 1 | 0.2% |
| November | 0 | 0% |
| December | 0 | 0% |
Hummingbirds you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Broad-tailed Hummingbird | 290 |
| Rufous Hummingbird | 127 |
| Calliope Hummingbird | 106 |
| Black-chinned Hummingbird | 19 |
| Ruby-throated Hummingbird | 1 |
In Wyoming, May carries 13.9% of the year's hummingbirds sightings, about 5.6 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 4th busiest of the twelve months, out of 7 months with recorded activity.
Activity is rising from April (0.3%) into May, and it heads toward June (22.5%) after. The busiest month is July (38.5%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
The hummingbirds most often recorded in Wyoming are Broad-tailed Hummingbird, Rufous Hummingbird and Calliope Hummingbird. Those counts are annual totals rather than a May split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in May 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
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see hummingbirds in Wyoming in May?+
Yes. May accounts for 81 of the 582 verified hummingbirds sightings logged in Wyoming across the year, which is 13.9% of the annual total.
Is May a good time to see hummingbirds in Wyoming?+
May is the 4th busiest month. It is workable, though July and June is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.
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.
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