Dolphins in Alaska in July
Yes, July is one of the best months to see dolphins in Alaska. It is the 2nd busiest month of the year, with 266 of the 1,134 sightings logged across the year (23.5%), 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.
Peak month for dolphins in Alaska
23.5%
of yearly sightings
266
records in July
#2
busiest month of 12
1,134
verified records a year
June 30.2%, July 23.5%, August 18.9%. Busiest month is June at 30.2%.
1,134 verified observations of dolphins in Alaska, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When dolphins are recorded in Alaska
Peak month
June
343 records (30.2% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 5 | 0.4% |
| February | 2 | 0.2% |
| March | 8 | 0.7% |
| April | 25 | 2.2% |
| May | 166 | 14.6% |
| Junepeak | 343 | 30.2% |
| Julypeak | 266 | 23.5% |
| Augustpeak | 214 | 18.9% |
| September | 78 | 6.9% |
| October | 13 | 1.1% |
| November | 10 | 0.9% |
| December | 4 | 0.4% |
Dolphins you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Orca | 1,114 |
| Pacific White-sided Dolphin | 13 |
| Risso's Dolphin | 5 |
| Striped Dolphin | 1 |
In Alaska, July carries 23.5% of the year's dolphins sightings, about 15.2 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 2nd busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity is easing off from June (30.2%) into July, and it heads toward August (18.9%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so July is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.
The dolphins most often recorded in Alaska are Orca, Pacific White-sided Dolphin and Risso's 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
- Orca1,114 records
- Pacific White-sided Dolphin13 records
- Risso's Dolphin5 records
- Striped Dolphin1 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see dolphins in Alaska in July?+
Yes. July accounts for 266 of the 1,134 verified dolphins sightings logged in Alaska across the year, which is 23.5% of the annual total.
Is July a good time to see dolphins in Alaska?+
July is one of the best months. It ranks 2nd of the year and sits inside the peak window of June, July and August.
What month is best for dolphins in Alaska?+
June is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through June, July and August, based on 1,134 verified observations.
Which dolphins are you most likely to see in Alaska?+
The most-recorded species in Alaska are Orca, Pacific White-sided Dolphin and Risso's Dolphin, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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