Beluga Whales in Alaska in June
Yes, June is a good month to see beluga whales in Alaska. It is the 4th busiest month of the year, with 29 of the 266 sightings logged across the year (10.9%), 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 July 10, 2026.
Good month for beluga whales in Alaska
10.9%
of yearly sightings
29
records in June
#4
busiest month of 12
266
verified records a year
May 4.5%, June 10.9%, July 7.5%. 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, June carries 10.9% of the year's beluga whales sightings, about 2.6 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 4th busiest of the twelve months, out of 11 months with recorded activity.
Activity is rising from May (4.5%) into June, and it heads toward July (7.5%) after. The busiest month is April (28.6%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
The beluga whales most often recorded in Alaska are Beluga. Those counts are annual totals rather than a June split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in June 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 June?+
Yes. June accounts for 29 of the 266 verified beluga whales sightings logged in Alaska across the year, which is 10.9% of the annual total.
Is June a good time to see beluga whales in Alaska?+
June is the 4th busiest month. It is workable, though April and August is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.
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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