Dolphins in Alabama in August
Yes, August is one of the best months to see dolphins in Alabama. It is the 3rd busiest month of the year, with 42 of the 376 sightings logged across the year (11.2%), 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 30, 2026.
Peak month for dolphins in Alabama
11.2%
of yearly sightings
42
records in August
#3
busiest month of 12
376
verified records a year
July 8.2%, August 11.2%, September 14.1%. Busiest month is September at 14.1%.
376 verified observations of dolphins in Alabama, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When dolphins are recorded in Alabama
Peak month
September
53 records (14.1% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 16 | 4.3% |
| February | 23 | 6.1% |
| March | 41 | 10.9% |
| April | 29 | 7.7% |
| May | 20 | 5.3% |
| Junepeak | 46 | 12.2% |
| July | 31 | 8.2% |
| Augustpeak | 42 | 11.2% |
| Septemberpeak | 53 | 14.1% |
| October | 25 | 6.6% |
| November | 28 | 7.4% |
| December | 22 | 5.9% |
Dolphins you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Common Bottlenose Dolphin | 365 |
In Alabama, August carries 11.2% of the year's dolphins sightings, about 2.9 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 rising from July (8.2%) into August, and it heads toward September (14.1%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so August is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.
The dolphins most often recorded in Alabama are Common Bottlenose Dolphin. 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 dolphins you are most likely to see
- Common Bottlenose Dolphin365 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see dolphins in Alabama in August?+
Yes. August accounts for 42 of the 376 verified dolphins sightings logged in Alabama across the year, which is 11.2% of the annual total.
Is August a good time to see dolphins in Alabama?+
August is one of the best months. It ranks 3rd of the year and sits inside the peak window of September, June and August.
What month is best for dolphins in Alabama?+
September is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through September, June and August, based on 376 verified observations.
Which dolphins are you most likely to see in Alabama?+
The most-recorded species in Alabama are Common Bottlenose Dolphin, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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