Dolphins in Alabama in July
Yes, July is a good month to see dolphins in Alabama. It is the 5th busiest month of the year, with 31 of the 376 sightings logged across the year (8.2%), 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.
Good month for dolphins in Alabama
8.2%
of yearly sightings
31
records in July
#5
busiest month of 12
376
verified records a year
June 12.2%, July 8.2%, August 11.2%. 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, July carries 8.2% of the year's dolphins sightings, about 0.1 points below an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 5th busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity is easing off from June (12.2%) into July, and it heads toward August (11.2%) after. The busiest month is September (14.1%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
The dolphins most often recorded in Alabama are Common Bottlenose Dolphin. 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 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 July?+
Yes. July accounts for 31 of the 376 verified dolphins sightings logged in Alabama across the year, which is 8.2% of the annual total.
Is July a good time to see dolphins in Alabama?+
July is the 5th busiest month. It is workable, though September and June is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.
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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