Beluga Whales in Alaska in April
Yes, April is one of the best months to see beluga whales in Alaska. It is the 1st busiest month of the year, with 76 of the 266 sightings logged across the year (28.6%), 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 July 10, 2026.
Peak month for beluga whales in Alaska
28.6%
of yearly sightings
76
records in April
#1
busiest month of 12
266
verified records a year
March 0.8%, April 28.6%, May 4.5%. Busiest month is April at 28.6%.
266 verified observations of beluga whales in Alaska, recorded across 11 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When beluga whales are recorded in Alaska
Peak month
April
76 records (28.6% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 1 | 0.4% |
| February | 0 | 0% |
| March | 2 | 0.8% |
| Aprilpeak | 76 | 28.6% |
| May | 12 | 4.5% |
| June | 29 | 10.9% |
| July | 20 | 7.5% |
| Augustpeak | 71 | 26.7% |
| Septemberpeak | 43 | 16.2% |
| October | 8 | 3% |
| November | 2 | 0.8% |
| December | 2 | 0.8% |
Beluga Whales you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Beluga | 266 |
In Alaska, April carries 28.6% of the year's beluga whales sightings, about 20.3 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 1st busiest of the twelve months, out of 11 months with recorded activity.
Activity is rising from March (0.8%) into April, and it heads toward May (4.5%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so April is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.
The beluga whales most often recorded in Alaska are Beluga. Those counts are annual totals rather than a April split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in April itself.
Which beluga whales you are most likely to see
- Beluga266 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see beluga whales in Alaska in April?+
Yes. April accounts for 76 of the 266 verified beluga whales sightings logged in Alaska across the year, which is 28.6% of the annual total.
Is April a good time to see beluga whales in Alaska?+
April is one of the best months. It ranks 1st of the year and sits inside the peak window of April, August and September.
What month is best for beluga whales in Alaska?+
April is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through April, August and September, based on 266 verified observations.
Which beluga whales are you most likely to see in Alaska?+
The most-recorded species in Alaska are Beluga, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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